DeAnna Christian , LISW

DeAnna Christian is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with a supervisor designation who brings a warm, genuine presence to clinical work. She entered the social work field out of a desire to make a professional difference and has supported people facing a wide range of challenges, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, career difficulties, substance use issues, psychosis, and post-traumatic stress.

Her background includes personal and professional roles that inform her practice: she has served as a foster parent, adopted children, had family members with mental health needs, and worked as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Those experiences contribute to a deep understanding of family dynamics, attachment concerns, and the complexities of caregiving and advocacy.

DeAnna’s counseling style centers on respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She treats clients as people rather than diagnoses and adapts treatment to meet individual needs. Her clinical approach integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavior therapy to help clients build coping skills, clarify goals, and make practical changes. She offers supportive guidance for those taking the often-difficult step of reaching out for help and works collaboratively with clients to move toward their goals.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting clients where they are and building a trusting therapeutic relationship. It emphasizes empathy and collaboration so clients can explore their goals and values in a supportive environment, which is especially helpful for relationship, parenting, and life-transition concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and everyday stress by teaching concrete skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies to strengthen emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful for managing intense emotions, anger, and difficulties with relationships or self-control.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. DeAnna works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to determine which methods best match a client’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from familiar settings, fit sessions around busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not practical, while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to each client’s situation.