About me

I am licensed in Ohio with 7 years of professional work experience with teens. I have experience in helping teens with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • LGBTQ+
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
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 , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 8

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Languages

English

Spanish

Licensing

OH LPCC E.2203113

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Crista Lonergan. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Dec 06, 2024 after therapy with Crista for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

They are kind, patient and understanding. Very supportive and attentive to feelings.

Written on Dec 05, 2024 after therapy with Crista for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I have been seeing them for so long that I'm not sure when I even began! Crista is a delightful breath of fresh air. They haven't been a demanding type of therapist but has gently led me into understanding realities of the situations I'm in and helped me to figure out some pretty deep personal truths. The amount of books that they have given me is small but those books helped me understand my neuro-divergant family so much better. When all is said and done, Crista is empathetic, uplifting, encouraging, and challenging (yet not demanding,) wouldn't trade them for the world. This user HIGHLY recommendes you give them a try!

Written on Dec 04, 2024 after therapy with Crista for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Crista is always there for me and I sense they genuinely care about my well being. They always have a unique perspective and challenge me to question my doubts and insecurities and have helped me in countless ways. Crista has been invaluable to me.

Written on Nov 27, 2024 after therapy with Crista for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

The best

Written on Oct 29, 2024 after therapy with Crista for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue

I highly recommend Crista Lonergan as she has been incredibly helpful throughout my mental health journey. Her support and guidance have made a real difference, and I genuinely look forward to our sessions. She is always on time, responsive, and creates a safe, reassuring space that has been so valuable to me. I’m grateful to have found such a wonderful therapist to work with!

Written on Oct 04, 2024 after therapy with Crista for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Always reaches out throughout the week tocsee how Im doing. Active listener and courteous.

Written on Sep 18, 2024 after therapy with Crista for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd

She has made me feel more comfortable with asserting myself, and dealing with previous trauma

Written on Sep 03, 2024 after therapy with Crista for 2 weeks

Christa is very responsive and easy to talk to.

Written on Aug 25, 2024 after therapy with Crista for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd

I really enjoy my sessions with Crista! She's very insightful and understanding. I would highly recommend her! Anybody would be lucky to have her as a therapist.

Written on Aug 19, 2024 after therapy with Crista for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

They do a good job at understanding everything

Written on Jun 10, 2024 after therapy with Crista for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder

Crista is a wonderful listener and has great insight. They give me ideas that are good options too.

Written on Apr 16, 2024 after therapy with Crista for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

She has helped me tremendously over the past year!!! I feel like she truly understands what I’m going through!!

Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with Crista for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Wonderful therapist

Written on Mar 13, 2024 after therapy with Crista for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Crista is wonderful. They listen, show empathy, and support. They offer suggestions and do not make you feel dumb to be in therapy. I look forward to our sessions. I wish I could find a friend like them.

Written on Mar 05, 2024 after therapy with Crista for 7 months on issues concerning relationship

Crista was the perfect fit for us. They understood our unique situation and made us feel safe. I would recommend them to anyone, especially those who may not prescribe to a standard monogamous relationship structure.

Written on Feb 28, 2024 after therapy with Crista for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd

Crista is incredible. Crista checks in often and is very understanding and non-judgmental.

Written on Nov 02, 2023 after therapy with Crista for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd

Crista is such a pleasure to work with. They’re so patient and kind. I feel I’ve made great progress dissecting my negative thoughts and returning to calm. They are real and straightforward, giving me the feedback I need to hear while validating my thoughts and emotions. I strongly recommend them!

Written on Sep 30, 2023 after therapy with Crista for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

I appreciate my therapist immensely; I actually look forward to talking to them. They make me feel comfortable and don’t judge me or question my beliefs or opinions. Even when I know I’m reacting poorly, they help me through it without making me feel guilty. It’s a slow process because I can be pretty stubborn, and they don’t even make me feel bad for that.

Written on Aug 01, 2023 after therapy with Crista for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd

I’ve always been really afraid of therapy. I had a bad experience years ago with a therapist. But Crista has made me feel so comfortable and seen. They’re honestly incredible and I can’t recommend them enough. I’ve only been in therapy with them for a few weeks now, but I’ve learned so much about myself and explored my emotions and thoughts more than I thought possible.

Written on Jul 27, 2023 after therapy with Crista for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She's an amazing listener, and has wonderful thought processes

Written on Jun 09, 2023 after therapy with Crista for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Crista is thoughtful, responsive, and professional.

Written on Apr 26, 2023 after therapy with Crista for 3 months on issues concerning adhd

Christa has been wonderful at helping me meet my mental health goals. Christa has listened to my concerns, recommended strategies, books to read, and has helped me put those things into practice. I am glad to be working together.

Written on Apr 26, 2023 after therapy with Crista for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

The best

Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Crista for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

She is amazing!

Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Crista for 2 weeks

Crista has been very helpful and objective. I feel that I’m in a safe space when we have our sessions and I don’t feel judged which is one of the fears I had preventing me from seeking counseling in the past.

Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Crista for 4 months on issues concerning relationship

They are an amazing therapist, they have really helped me and my boyfriend connect better work through our problems

Written on Jan 14, 2023 after therapy with Crista for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

She’s very helpful and checks in even when we’re not in sessions.

Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with Crista for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management

She is observant and provides good constructive advice. She also calls me out, in a very kind way, when I need it. She is personable and helpful, even providing additional resources.

Written on Nov 18, 2022 after therapy with Crista for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compa

Crista is doing an excellent job.

Written on Nov 09, 2022 after therapy with Crista for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

She cool

Written on Nov 08, 2022 after therapy with Crista for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Crista is a very great therapist! They have helped me so much in a short amount of time already!

Written on Nov 07, 2022 after therapy with Crista for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Crista has been great at helping me work through all of my issues. I’ve been able to gain a lot of my confidence back, have been working on putting up boundaries for myself, and she’s made it a lot easier for me to really work on myself. She has been awesome and extremely easy to talk to.

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