DeAnna Christian, LISW
Ohio LISW focusing on trauma and families
- Warm genuine approach
- Client-centered care
- CBT and DBT
About DeAnna Christian
DeAnna Christian is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with a supervisor designation who brings 17 years of professional experience to her work in Ohio. She combines clinical training with personal experience to support people facing a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, parenting and adoption issues, trauma and PTSD, substance use, grief, sleep difficulties, and career stress. DeAnna describes her style as warm and genuine, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while treating each person as an individual rather than a diagnosis.
Her approach draws from client-centered principles, cognitive-behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing, allowing her to tailor treatment to the needs and goals of each person she works with. Having served as a foster parent, adopted children, supported family members with mental health challenges, and acted as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), she brings both professional and lived experience to family and child-focused concerns.
DeAnna meets people where they are and collaborates to create practical, goal-focused plans for change. She provides therapy in English and focuses on building skills for coping, communication, emotional regulation, and healthier relationships while offering steady support throughout the therapeutic process.
Her approach draws from client-centered principles, cognitive-behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing, allowing her to tailor treatment to the needs and goals of each person she works with. Having served as a foster parent, adopted children, supported family members with mental health challenges, and acted as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), she brings both professional and lived experience to family and child-focused concerns.
DeAnna meets people where they are and collaborates to create practical, goal-focused plans for change. She provides therapy in English and focuses on building skills for coping, communication, emotional regulation, and healthier relationships while offering steady support throughout the therapeutic process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does DeAnna Christian have?
DeAnna Christian has 17 years of experience.
Is DeAnna Christian a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker, with the license details OH LISW I.0029653-SUPV.
In which languages does DeAnna Christian provide therapy?
DeAnna provides therapy in English.
Where is DeAnna Christian located?
DeAnna is located in Ohio.
How can I work with DeAnna Christian as my therapist?
You can work with DeAnna through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does DeAnna Christian work with international clients?
DeAnna Christian does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with DeAnna Christian cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care
DeAnna often integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience and building a trusting, collaborative relationship that supports personal growth and problem solving. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve coping with everyday stressors. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier communication, which can be especially helpful for relationship struggles, anger, and intense emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together - DeAnna collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies as progress is made. This collaborative process helps ensure care is tailored and responsive.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can occur by video call or phone, and conversations can continue through live chat or text-based messaging when that format fits a client’s schedule or comfort level. For many people, these options make it easier to maintain consistent work on goals, access licensed professionals from home, and fit therapy into a busy life.