Crista Lonergan, LPCC
Insightful Narrative counselor focused on real-life change
Details
| Name | Crista Lonergan |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPCC |
| Based in | Ohio |
| Licensed in | Ohio |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Crista
Crista Lonergan is an Ohio-licensed professional counselor (LPCC) with ten years of clinical experience. They focus on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and issues with self-esteem. Crista aims to make the first step toward change feel less daunting by offering steady support and practical guidance.
Crista uses Narrative Therapy to help people name the stories that shape their lives and look for different ways to tell them. They draw on cognitive behavioral tools to spot patterns that keep problems going and to try new responses.
Background and approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy strategies are used to clarify values and build small, doable steps toward a better day-to-day life. The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Crista creates a calm space where thoughts and feelings can be talked about without judgment.
Sessions focus on what matters to the person sitting in the room and on small changes that fit real life. Crista also works from an attachment-based and client-centered perspective, which helps when relationships and family history affect current struggles. Practical skills for emotion regulation and clearer communication are included when helpful.
They offer services in both English and Spanish and practice from Ohio. Crista helps people dealing with grief, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, eating issues, ADHD, and a wide range of multicultural and identity-related topics. The aim is steady progress, tuned to each person’s goals.
What this therapist works with
Their listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse among the things Crista works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in their listing among their approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Crista among the ways they work.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Crista among the ways they work.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Crista among the ways they work.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Crista among the ways they work.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Crista among the ways they work.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Crista among the ways they work.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Crista among the ways they work.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Crista among the ways they work.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Crista directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how they work. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Crista directly how they use it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT translate to online sessions
Crysta uses Narrative Therapy to help people notice the stories they tell about themselves and to explore alternative narratives that feel more doable. Narrative work can surface unhelpful patterns and point to new ways of relating to old problems. Crista also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people name what matters most and take small steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. A client-centered stance guides the pace and focus of each session, keeping the person's priorities front and center.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Crista will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily routines and then suggest methods that fit those needs. This helps make therapy feel meaningful and relevant rather than one-size-fits-all.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face connection and teaching interactive skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick reflections, progress notes, or when messaging fits into a busy day. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family schedules while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns can Crista help with?
They work with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns, parenting strain, ADHD, and many relationship and identity-related struggles.
What is Crista's therapeutic style like?
Crista blends Narrative Therapy with CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people rewrite unhelpful stories and try practical changes. Sessions are collaborative and focused on small, actionable steps.
How much experience does Crista have?
Crista has ten years of professional work experience providing counseling and support for a range of concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
Crista holds an LPCC credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Crista?
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