Therapist profile
Christina Steele-Lietz, LMSW, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW in Illinois - Stress and Anger concerns
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- CredentialsLMSW, LCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Illinois / 149.011914; LCSW, Wisconsin / 11673-123; LMSW, Michigan / 6801120967
- NPI1467652511
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- EMDR for trauma
- Client-centered work
About Christina
Christina Steele-Lietz is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) with 20 years of experience practicing in Illinois. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, and a broad range of life transitions. Christina also lists work with LGBT issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, bipolar concerns, caregiver stress, and more.
Her approach is down-to-earth and person-focused. She aims to be a confidante, a teacher, and an equal in sessions. Conversations are meant to identify facts, look at possible solutions, and help clients decide what matters most to them. Expect straightforward talk about how to respond to things you cannot control and ways to comfort yourself through hard times.
Christina names several therapeutic methods she uses, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and EMDR. In practice she mixes these approaches to match the issue at hand and the person in front of her. Sessions tend to center on practical skills, emotional processing, and clarifying values so choices become easier.
She emphasizes helping clients figure out who they are and who they want to continue to be. That can look like learning new coping skills for anger, sorting through grief, managing workplace stress, or addressing trauma-related memories. The work is collaborative and focused on everyday changes that make life more manageable.
Christina holds Illinois licensure and brings two decades of clinical experience to her practice. Conversations are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them and then choosing actions that align with personal values. It can help with anger that feels automatic or with decisions about how to respond in tense moments. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a method used to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional charge; people often use it when trauma or abuse memories interfere with daily life.Choosing the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past experiences, and preferences, and then recommend an approach or a mix of approaches. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during a workday break. Phone sessions can be quicker check-ins when bandwidth is limited, and video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when desired. The focus remains on practical tools and emotional processing that fit into everyday routines.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, and many life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She describes herself as a confidante, friend, teacher and equal who focuses on identifying facts and exploring practical solutions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience in clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW and an LCSW and is licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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