- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR when indicated
About Christina
Christina Steele-Lietz is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and LGBTQ-related concerns, among other life challenges.
She frames therapy as a collaborative process. Sessions focus on spotting facts, trying practical solutions, and learning ways to respond when things feel out of control. Christina helps people name who they are and decide how they want to move forward in life.
Her approach blends several methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered techniques. That mix is used to build skills for coping, noticing unhelpful thoughts, and practicing new behaviors between meetings. She also draws on EMDR and Emotionally-Focused ideas when appropriate for trauma and relationship-related concerns.
Christina has worked across a range of settings over two decades, including clinical roles in Illinois. She supports people dealing with grief, caregiving stress, chronic illness, eating and sleeping concerns, anger, ADHD, and issues tied to adoption or blended families. The focus stays practical - what helps day-to-day functioning and relationships.
To begin, she asks people to pick the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and pricing varies with location.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and to act in line with personal values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that can help people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact when trauma is part of the picture.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and current needs, then recommend and try methods collaboratively. That means approaches can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, by removing travel time, supporting shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or allowing more flexible timing around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively over distance, and sessions will focus on practical skills, processing, and exercises that transfer to everyday situations.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, LGBTQ-related issues, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and many life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a collaborative, practical style that focuses on identifying facts, trying solutions, and building coping skills between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 20 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMSW and LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and pricing varies depending on location.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.