DeAnna Christian, LISW

DeAnna Christian is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with a supervisor designation who has practiced in Ohio for many years and has been independently licensed in the state since 2004. She entered social work with a clear intention to make a meaningful difference through professional care and has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting struggles, career transitions, substance use issues, psychosis, and PTSD.

Her lived experience informs her work - she has served as a foster parent, adopted children, navigated family members with mental health needs, and volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) on behalf of young people. These roles shape a perspective grounded in compassion, practical problem solving, and a deep respect for individual stories.

DeAnna’s counseling style is warm and genuine. She approaches each person with sensitivity and respect, emphasizing the individual rather than a diagnosis. Her clinical work blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioral strategies, and she adapts treatment to meet each client where they are. Reaching out for help can be difficult; DeAnna aims to offer steady support and guidance, and she looks forward to working with clients who are ready to begin the process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

DeAnna uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person’s own goals and values guide the work; this approach is helpful for improving self-understanding, strengthening relationships, and navigating life transitions. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is often effective for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and coping skills. Additionally, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing self-destructive patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and DeAnna collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. She tailors sessions and adapts techniques as progress unfolds, keeping the client involved in planning and decision making.

Online therapy offers flexible options that can fit into busy schedules - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging all allow ongoing access to licensed professionals. These formats make it easier to receive consistent support from home, work, or while traveling, and they allow therapy to continue even when in-person meetings are difficult to arrange.