Christi Clark

Christi Clark is an Independent Licensed Social Worker (LISW) based in Ohio with ten years of clinical experience. She speaks plainly and listens closely, helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, or major life changes. Christi offers a calm presence and a conversational style that many people find easy to talk with.

Her approach centers on understanding each person's story without judgment. She draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered work to match strategies to a person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings as well as steady emotional support during hard moments.

Christi has worked with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, and concerns related to identity and relationships. She also has experience with aging and caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, autism and attachment issues, and other co-occurring concerns. That breadth informs how she thinks about overlapping problems and realistic goals.

Her tone is supportive and respectful. She avoids labels and aims to help clients find more calm, clearer priorities, and improved day-to-day coping. Christi encourages people to take small, steady steps toward better routines and healthier relationships.

Because she lists Intellectual disability among her areas of focus, Christi is familiar with the kinds of supports and adjustments that can help people with developmental differences engage in therapy. Prospective clients are invited to start with a short match process to see if her style fits their needs.

How therapy approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them. It emphasizes values and small committed actions that build a meaningful life despite tough emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods or mix of methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking since current options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, remove travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a quick update will help. It can also let people use strategies learned in session directly in their day-to-day settings, which many find practical and time-saving.