Crista Lonergan, LPCC

Crista Lonergan is a licensed clinician in Ohio with 10 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. As an LPCC - a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Crista combines clinical training with a practical, person-focused approach to support clients through difficult moments and life transitions.

They create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely and honestly, and they emphasize collaboration so each person can set goals that feel meaningful and achievable. Crista understands that reaching out for support takes courage, and they offer steady guidance and encouragement as clients take steps toward a more satisfying and balanced life.

Whether someone seeks help managing anxiety, repairing family relationships, processing past trauma, or building motivation and self-worth, Crista draws on evidence-informed methods and a compassionate stance to tailor the work to each individual. Their practice centers on respect, empathy, and practical strategies that support lasting change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build small, practical habits that align with those values. It is especially useful for stress, anxiety, and motivation challenges by teaching acceptance of difficult thoughts while committing to meaningful action.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It can support people working through family conflicts, relationship difficulties, and the emotional impacts of trauma by exploring relational needs and strengthening secure ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Crista works together with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life situation, and adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life changes. These formats allow licensed professionals like Crista to provide consistent therapeutic support while accommodating different communication styles and practical needs.