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- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills work
- Spanish language support
About Crista
LPCC in Ohio with 10 years of clinical experience, Crista Lonergan helps people address stress, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, and concerns about self-esteem and motivation. Crista uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Crista identifies as non-binary and practices in Ohio as an Ohio LPCC.
Crista focuses on clear, practical work. Conversations tend to center on what is happening now, patterns that repeat, and small steps that can change daily life. With CBT and DBT, the emphasis is often on skills for managing intense feelings and changing unhelpful thinking. ACT adds attention to values and committed action, while attachment work looks at how early relationships shape current connections.
People come for many issues including depression, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating issues, parenting struggles, ADHD, and life transitions. Crista also addresses adoption and foster care questions, autism-related concerns, gender dysphoria, immigration issues, and multicultural stressors. Work may include talking through difficult events, learning emotion regulation techniques, and practicing new communication habits.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Crista helps set goals, tracks progress, and adjusts methods when something isn’t working. Language support in Spanish is available for those who prefer it.
To begin, clients use a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How Crista applies therapy methods online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed actions that match those values. It helps when people feel stuck or uncertain about what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. It is useful for mood and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, which can be helpful when feelings feel overwhelming.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Crista will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That often means trying a technique, checking how it’s working, and making practical adjustments together.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins or sessions that match a break at work. It can also let people use video or phone options when those formats are available and appropriate. The focus is on making therapy manageable day to day while using ACT, CBT, or DBT skills in real life.
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Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Crista commonly address?
Crista works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related issues.
What therapeutic approaches does Crista use?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy depending on client needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Crista has 10 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individual clients.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an Ohio LPCC and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with Crista?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Crista?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.