- CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness
About DeAnna
DeAnna Christian is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio with 17 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, parenting challenges, addiction, trauma, and related concerns. She draws on practical strategies and clear conversation to help people manage tense moments and ongoing frustration.
She has worked with a wide range of issues including ADHD, PTSD, psychosis, and substance use. Her background includes time as a foster parent, experience with adoption, and service as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Those personal and professional experiences inform how she approaches parenting and family-related concerns.
Her approach centers on straightforward, evidence-informed methods. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on what matters to the person in front of her and incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and action that feed anger and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used for emotion regulation and tolerating distress without escalating.
Sessions also draw on motivational interviewing to support change when people feel stuck, and mindfulness techniques to increase present-moment awareness and lessen reactivity. DeAnna aims to treat people as individuals rather than as labels, and she works with each person on concrete tools and steps to reduce frequent outbursts and simmering resentment.
People who reach out can expect practical homework, skills practice, and direct discussion of the situations that trigger strong emotion. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to set goals and priorities.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's priorities. In online sessions this looks like listening to what matters most and structuring sessions around those goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that fuel anger or anxiety. A therapist might assign brief exercises between sessions to practice those skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills. These are useful when someone feels overwhelmed by strong feelings and needs steps to slow down reactivity.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about current problems, what has or hasn't helped before, and personal preferences. Together they will test approaches, adjust techniques, and track what helps reduce frequent outbursts or simmering resentment.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since none are listed here. Online work can make it easier to schedule short check-ins, fit sessions into a workday, or use guided exercises during a break. It can also allow continued skills practice with written prompts or recorded mindfulness exercises. The practical aim is to fold therapy into daily life so skills get tried in real situations and adjusted as needed.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She works with adults who struggle with losing their temper, built-up resentment, anger tied to trauma, and frustration related to parenting or work.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, person-focused approach with clear tools. Methods include Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience as a clinician and has been independently licensed in Ohio since 2004.
Where is she located and licensed?
She is an LISW licensed in Ohio and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats and cost structure?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to set goals and priorities.