Christian Specks

Compassionate, practical therapy for real-life struggles

LCSW Louisiana

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Christian

Christian Specks brings 14 years of clinical social work experience to her practice as an LCSW in Louisiana.

Background and approach

She combines a background in school- and faith-based social work with a long history of working with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, and a wide range of other life difficulties.

Her training includes approaches that emphasize practical skills and client collaboration, and she draws on that knowledge to help clients set achievable goals and build coping tools. Her style blends cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered and skills-based methods, adapting interventions to each person’s needs while keeping attention on strengths and values.

Christian’s experience also includes work with issues such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, communication and commitment problems, and complicated grief. She frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on problem-solving and growth, offering sessions that meet clients where they are and support them in navigating change and rebuilding well-being.

Integrating Practical Approaches with Online Care

Christian commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. She also integrates client-centered therapy, creating a collaborative, empathic space where clients’ values and preferences guide the work. When emotional regulation and distress tolerance are priorities, elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) may be used to build coping skills and interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the most useful approach is part of the therapeutic process; Christian works together with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adapts strategies as progress unfolds so therapy remains responsive and personalized rather than rigidly fixed on a single method.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to schedule appointments and maintain continuity during busy periods or life transitions. These options provide flexibility for people who need different formats at different times and allow the therapeutic work to continue in ways that match daily routines and accessibility needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christian commonly address?

Christian works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, anger, career matters, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic methods does she use in sessions?

Her approach draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy to tailor interventions to each person's goals and needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of experience in social work and clinical practice, bringing years of work with diverse challenges and settings to her therapy work.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the LCSW credential and is listed with the license LA LCSW 9505; her practice is based in Louisiana.

Which languages are available for therapy sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only, and at this time international clients are not being accepted.

What session formats are offered for online work?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide several ways to connect depending on client preference.

How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English