Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Christina Steele-Lietz, LMSW, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LMSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.011914
- Licensed in Wisconsin
- LCSW, licence 11673-123
- Licensed in Michigan
- LMSW, licence 6801120967
- NPI
- 1467652511
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Christina supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Christina
Christina Steele-Lietz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 20 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and life transitions. She also addresses concerns related to LGBTQ issues, relationships, intimacy, eating and sleeping, parenting, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
Christina describes her role as collaborator, teacher, and steady presence in the work of therapy. She focuses on clear observation of facts and on practical steps people can use day to day. Sessions emphasize learning ways to respond to what cannot be controlled and building habits that reduce distress.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and EMDR. That mix supports both talking through painful memories and practicing different ways of responding to them. She uses these methods to help people identify values, shift unhelpful thinking patterns, and process difficult experiences.
Christina has worked across community and clinical settings over two decades. That background informs practical strategies for coping with caregiver stress, chronic health problems, grief, and workplace strain. She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care issues, blended family questions, and end-of-life planning.
Sessions are conducted in English. Christina works with adults on personal, relationship, and life-purpose concerns and helps them build concrete skills for daily life. To begin, clients follow the site process to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and build small actions that align with those values. It is useful for stress, life transitions, and when avoidance gets in the way of living. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with behaviors and experiments. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) supports processing of traumatic memories through structured sets of attention and memory sharing; it is often used for trauma and abuse issues.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Christina will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That may mean starting with talking and skills practice, then adding memory-processing tools if needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into work, caregiving, and daily routines because they remove travel time and let you schedule shorter or evening check-ins. Online work also makes it easier to practice skills in the same environment where problems occur. Licensed professionals adapt pace and exercises to what works in each session so therapy fits everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include ADHD, eating and sleeping issues, caregiver stress, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and EMDR. The style emphasizes practical steps, values work, and processing difficult memories.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience across community and clinical settings. That experience informs practical strategies for everyday challenges.
Is she licensed to practice in my state?
Christina is a Licensed Master Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her licenses include MI LMSW and IL LCSW and she practices in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and planning conversation.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers