To be a confidante, friend, teacher and equal. This is the approach I take to therapy; non-judgmental, identifier of facts, explorer of solutions and compassionate listener through a person’s life experience. Therapy together will be the creation of a lifestyle determined by you on; how to respond to what cannot be controlled and you determining what is best for you, learning how to comfort yourself through pain and suffering, identifying who you are and want to continue to be. I am so glad you are taking this time for yourself and making your health a personal priority. I am licensed in Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, lgbtq+-related issues, & trauma and abuse. Our 'work-space' together will be an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement or rejection. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, First responder issues, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
IL LCSW 149.011914
WI LCSW 11673-123
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Christina Steele-Lietz. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I love that she has a level of understanding in regards to my life experiences such as work and city life which gives me a level of comfort to speak with her and accept the knowledgeable advice she gives me. She is such a God send and she reaffirms my decision of going back to therapy.
Written on Jun 15, 2024 after therapy with Christina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She is amazing and has been a huge support to me :)
I will miss her !!!!
Written on Sep 01, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 7 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Christina is incredibly kind and helpful. She does an amazing job explaining how and why the body works with mental illness and helps you understand the science behind it. Although today was only my first session, I feel extremely confident that I will be able to reach my goals.
Written on Jan 13, 2023 after therapy with Christina for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd