- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- English and Spanish
About Crista
Crista Lonergan is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 10 years of experience. Crista focuses on stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. They offer therapy in English and Spanish and work with adults who want clearer thinking and steadier emotions.
Crista helps people talk through what is happening and build practical skills to respond differently. Sessions often include learning ways to notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new behaviors, and try short exercises between meetings. The aim is to reduce overwhelming reactions and increase control over everyday responses.
Crista uses several approaches in session including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. These methods are used to help people manage mood, anger, relationship strain, grief, and challenges around identity and transition.
With a focus on real-life tools, Crista supports people working through issues such as parenting stress, ADHD, eating concerns, and the effects of adoption or immigration. They also address intimacy-related issues, LGBT and gender dysphoria concerns, and multicultural struggles.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Crista notes that their practice uses a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time, and sessions vary in cost depending on location.
How Crista uses ACT, CBT and DBT in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking small actions that point toward a more meaningful life. It can help when anger or avoidance gets in the way of what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behavior and teaches concrete steps to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and anger management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication during high-stress moments.Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. Crista will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust methods based on what helps. The therapist aims to work together to identify which tools feel most useful in daily life.
Confirm current session formats before booking if you need a specific option. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions are simpler to schedule. Crista uses the stated therapy methods to translate in-session learning into practical steps for home and work life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Crista help with?
They work with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, family conflict, self-esteem, depression, anger, and related concerns.
How would you describe their therapeutic style?
They blend Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to build skills and practical strategies.
How much experience does this counselor have?
Crista has 10 years of professional work experience as an Ohio LPCC.
What are their credentials and where are they based?
Crista is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with Crista?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Session cost varies with location and the practice uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.