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Christianna Sullivan

Christianna Sullivan, LCSW, LCPC

Therapist · Illinois · 7+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical guidance through life change

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  • Midlife transitions
  • Mindfulness and focus
  • Goal oriented work

About Christianna

Christianna Sullivan is a licensed clinician in Illinois who brings seven years of professional therapy experience to her work. She uses a respectful and compassionate approach and focuses on helping people facing midlife transitions and other major life changes. Christianna meets people where they are and supports practical steps toward clearer goals and better daily functioning.

She focuses on stress and anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation. Christianna also helps with grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, workplace strain, and issues around intimacy and social anxiety. She lists midlife crisis among the life transitions she helps people navigate.

Her style is client-centered and solution-focused, with mindfulness techniques woven into sessions. That means conversations start from the client’s priorities. Goals are set together and work is oriented toward tangible steps that fit everyday life.

Christianna describes therapy as a collaborative process. She adapts her conversation and plan to each person’s needs. People can expect straightforward talk, practical coping strategies, and attention to immediate concerns as well as longer-term goals.

She holds the credentials LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) in Illinois. Christianna works in English and asks that people confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet logistical needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Illinois, Illinois

Languages

English

How these approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what they hear, and helps people clarify their own goals. This approach is useful for concerns like identity shifts, relationship stress, and finding direction during midlife changes.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It helps with anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm by encouraging small, present-moment skills that can be used between sessions.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps toward a client’s goals. Sessions look for what’s already working and build on it, which can speed up progress for concrete problems like workplace stress or parenting challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs and then recommend or combine methods that fit. That collaboration helps shape a plan that feels realistic and relevant for daily life.

Session formats were not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people use tools like guided mindfulness exercises and homework between meetings to keep momentum going.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she help with?

She assists with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and transitions like midlife crisis. Additional areas include parenting, workplace issues, grief, trauma, and self-esteem.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is client-centered and solution-focused with mindfulness practices included. Sessions emphasize the client’s priorities and practical steps toward clearer goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of documented professional therapy experience. That tenure reflects her time working as a licensed clinician in Illinois.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) credentials and is licensed in Illinois.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.

How are fees and payment 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 her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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