Christina Steele-Lietz, LMSW, LCSW - Therapist in Illinois

About Christina

Christina Steele-Lietz uses a collaborative, client-centered approach to help people navigate hard moments. She focuses on practical strategies and emotional understanding. Christina aims to be a steady, non-judgmental presence while clients work on what matters to them.

She invites people to clarify values, learn new coping skills, and practice ways to soothe themselves during stress. Christina holds a Licensed Master Social Worker credential and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential.

Background and approach

She brings 20 years of clinical experience in Illinois and has worked with a wide range of concerns. Those areas include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and issues related to identity and relationships. Her approach blends clear techniques with compassionate listening.

She uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify patterns and change unhelpful thoughts. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is offered for processing traumatic memories when appropriate.

Sessions are set up so clients can talk through what’s happening in their daily life. Christina helps people build skills for anger, sleep, eating concerns, and managing ADHD symptoms. She also supports those facing caregiver stress, blended family questions, or life changes such as divorce and aging.

Christina practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. She emphasizes practical, achievable steps so a person can leave each session with something to try between meetings.

How Christina’s approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients notice and make space for difficult thoughts and feelings while they take steps toward a valued life. Online sessions can guide practical exercises and values-based actions between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors; it works well through video or phone sessions where skills and homework are reviewed together. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a trauma-focused method used to process disturbing memories; when appropriate, elements can be delivered via video with careful planning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Christina collaborates with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. She will adjust techniques over time based on how the client responds and what feels most useful.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing work, parenting, or caregiving. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging let clients use the format that fits their life. These options make it easier to practice skills between sessions and keep continuity when schedules change.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can Christina help with?

She works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and career or life purpose concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative and non-judgmental. She combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from approaches like ACT, CBT, EFT, and EMDR.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Christina has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community practice.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds an LMSW and an LCSW and practices in Illinois. License details include MI LMSW 6801120967 and IL LCSW 149.011914.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with clients outside the country?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and the first steps handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 20 years
Licensed: Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan
Languages: English

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