- Warm supportive approach
- Adoption and foster care
- Practical skills focus
About DeAnna
DeAnna Christian is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, adoption and foster care concerns, and addiction. She takes a warm, genuine approach and treats people as whole individuals rather than a diagnosis. She aims to be a steady presence for someone who may be unsure about reaching out for help.
DeAnna draws on 17 years of experience in social work and long-term clinical practice. Her background includes work with attention challenges, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship strain, coping with life changes, and substance use. She has lived experience as a foster parent and adoptive parent, and she serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA).
Her counseling style centers on respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She listens first and tailors each session to the person in front of her. In practical terms that can mean combining cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavior ideas to create a plan that fits daily life.
DeAnna helps people build skills for managing emotions, sleep, anger, and stress, and for navigating communication and commitment issues. She also offers coaching around career concerns and coping with caregiver strain. Her aim is to guide people toward realistic, usable changes.
Reaching out can feel risky and hard. DeAnna emphasizes building trust at a comfortable pace and working together to set goals. She invites anyone interested to take the next step and explore whether her approach feels like a good fit.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping people set goals that matter to them. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort through feelings and decide what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and build better habits for sleep, anxiety, or mood problems.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It can be useful for people who struggle with anger, emotional overwhelm, or keeping commitments to change.
Finding the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences, and daily life, then try techniques that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time so the plan stays useful and realistic.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Many people find virtual work helps fit therapy into a busy schedule, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and makes it easier to keep regular appointments around work and caregiving demands. Licensed professionals can help tailor session pacing and tools so therapy fits everyday life rather than disrupting it.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does DeAnna commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting and relationship challenges, grief, sleep and anger issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and genuine, emphasizing respect and sensitivity. She treats each person as an individual and adapts techniques to match their needs and pace.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience in social work and has been independently licensed in Ohio since 2004.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy match with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.