- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- English and Spanish
About Crista
Crista Lonergan is an Ohio LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) with 10 years of professional experience. Crista works with adults on stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. They speak English and Spanish and see people in Ohio.
Crista uses practical, talk-based work rather than jargon. Sessions aim to identify what matters to each person, notice unhelpful patterns, and try different ways of coping. The focus often includes relationships, identity concerns such as LGBT or gender dysphoria issues, and managing life changes like grief or shifts in role and responsibility.
Sessions commonly address mood and anxiety problems, ADHD-related challenges, and struggles with intimacy, eating, or anger. Crista also supports people dealing with adoption or foster care histories, autism spectrum issues, immigration stress, or cultural adjustment questions. Conversations tend to be direct and concrete, with tools and strategies to use between meetings.
The therapist works from an approach informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-based work, and client-centered principles. Rather than promising quick fixes, Crista focuses on steady steps and practical skills.
To start, someone completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. The site uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary depending on location.
Therapeutic methods and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small steps toward them while learning to notice unhelpful thoughts. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and when someone feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete skills to change patterns that maintain depression or anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Crista will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together they will decide which methods to try. The process is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when life gets hectic. They also let people work with clinicians who speak their language or have experience with particular issues even if they live in a different part of Ohio. Practical considerations such as needing a quieter spot, preferring not to be on camera, or choosing a shorter check-in are all things to mention when arranging sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Crista help with?
They work with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns, anger, ADHD, and related areas.
How would sessions typically feel or proceed?
Sessions are conversational and practical, using approaches like ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment-focused work, and client-centered listening to build skills and try new responses.
How much experience does the therapist have?
Crista has 10 years of professional work experience as an Ohio LPCC.
Where is Crista licensed and based?
They hold an Ohio LPCC and work with clients in Ohio.
Can I see sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Crista?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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