- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment focus
- Speaks English and Spanish
About Crista
Crista Lonergan is an Ohio LPCC with ten years of professional experience. Crista works with adults facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Sessions are available in English and Spanish and focus on practical steps people can use in daily life.
In sessions Crista listens closely and helps people name patterns that repeat from their family of origin. She uses clear, straightforward methods to untangle expectations, communication habits, and roles that keep causing problems now. Conversations often focus on what is happening in relationships, at work, and in parenting, and on small changes that make a difference quickly.
Crista draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. These methods are used to teach skills for managing strong emotions, shifting unhelpful thoughts, and increasing flexibility in relationships. Sessions mix discussion with practical exercises to try between meetings.
People who contact Crista typically want help with anxiety, depression, grief, intimacy issues, ADHD, or questions about gender and sexuality. She also supports those dealing with adoption and foster care, immigration concerns, and multicultural stressors. Practical communication skills and clearer boundaries are common focuses.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Crista notes that cost can vary by location and that sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking small actions that fit what matters most. This helps when anxiety, avoidance, or low motivation get in the way of everyday goals. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication; it can help people understand why certain reactions keep repeating in friendships and intimate relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Crista will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as work progresses, keeping the focus on practical change and clearer communication.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking. The therapist’s profile does not list specific online formats here, so people should check current session types when they sign up. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time so skills can be practiced between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, intimacy-related issues, and ADHD among other topics.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches like ACT, CBT, DBT, and attachment-informed work to help people manage emotions and change patterns from their family background.
How much experience does she have?
Crista has ten years of professional experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and family-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Ohio LPCC and practices from Ohio.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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