- Client-centered focus
- Mindful practices
- Solution-oriented
About Christianna
Christianna Sullivan is an Illinois licensed social worker and counselor who brings seven years of professional experience to her practice. She offers calm, respectful care and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, and life transitions. Christianna aims to meet people where they are and to make the first steps feel manageable.
She keeps sessions client-centered, building conversations around each person's priorities. That means the work begins with listening and then shaping goals together. She also uses mindful practices to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept up by them.
Christianna often helps with family challenges such as blended family issues, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and parenting strain. She works with concerns around grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy, and self-esteem. Career stress, workplace problems, and compassion fatigue are also part of her focus areas.
Her approach blends solution-focused thinking with client-centered conversation. That combination aims to identify practical next steps while keeping the person's values central. Sessions move at a pace chosen by the client, and the work can include short-term goals or ongoing support.
Christianna practices in Illinois and holds LCSW and LCPC credentials. Sessions are offered in English. She encourages people to take a small step first and says starting therapy is a brave move.
Using Client-Centered and Mindful Approaches Online
Client-Centered Therapy is about centering the conversation on what matters most to the person. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the client set the pace and goals for sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations so difficult feelings feel more manageable; it can help with anxiety, stress, and grief.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which style or mix of approaches fits best for their goals and preferences. That decision can change over time as needs evolve and progress is reviewed together.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities, and fewer travel demands. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick touchpoint is useful, or make it simpler to maintain continuity during life transitions. Because session formats are not specified in the profile, confirm current online options before booking so you know how meetings will be conducted. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus to fit everyday routines and specific goals.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, and career or workplace strain. Relationship concerns, family problems, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, and self-esteem are also areas of focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She listens first, then uses mindful techniques and solution-focused tools to create practical next steps.
What is her background and experience?
She has seven years of professional experience and additional volunteer work in divorce recovery and family adjustment. That mix informs her work with family-related concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and LCPC credentials and practices in Illinois. These are listed as IL LCSW and IL LCPC in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during intake and scheduling.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.