Therapist profile
Christianna Sullivan, LCSW, LCPC
Licensed counselor - Family and relationship support
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- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Christianna
Christianna Sullivan is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker and licensed clinical professional counselor, holding LCSW and LCPC credentials, with seven years of documented experience. She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, family issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, career challenges, and depression. Sessions are presented in a straightforward, person-centered manner that keeps everyday life in view.
Christianna uses client-centered work to let people set the pace and topics for sessions. She brings mindfulness practices to help manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity. Solution-focused methods are used to identify practical next steps between meetings.
Her background includes volunteer work around divorce recovery and family adjustment, and professional roles supporting families in multiple capacities. That experience informs how she speaks about blended family issues, caregiver stress, workplace strain, and the specific pressures parents describe.
In sessions, she aims to listen, reflect, and help people find small, manageable changes. Conversations may include coping skills, problem-solving strategies, and ways to increase self-compassion and confidence. She also addresses midlife transitions, grief, and questions about life purpose.
Christianna works with people on parenting concerns and family problems, including divorce and blended family dynamics. She helps clients sort through relationship struggles and everyday overwhelm while focusing on realistic steps forward.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on following the client's lead. Online sessions using this approach let the person set priorities and speak about what's most pressing. This method can help with family conflict, parenting concerns, or relationship stress by keeping conversations focused on what matters most to the client.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage strong emotions. Online meetings can include short guided exercises and pause-and-reflect moments that fit into a busy day. Solution-focused work zeroes in on concrete next steps and small experiments to try between sessions, which can be especially useful when managing changes like separation, blended family adjustments, or workplace stress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide whether client-centered listening, mindfulness practice, or solution-focused planning best fits the goals and preferences. That choice can shift as needs change over time.
The original biography does not name specific online formats. Please confirm the available session formats before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins during a busy week. They also make it simpler to use mindfulness exercises or review practical steps between sessions.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, parenting concerns, grief, trauma and career-related issues.
How would she approach sessions with me?
Her style is client-centered, using mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to set goals and find practical steps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of documented professional experience and additional volunteer work in divorce recovery and family adjustment.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and LCPC credentials and is licensed in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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