Christian Specks , LCSW

Christian Specks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and an experienced social work educator who brings a broad blend of clinical, academic, and faith-based perspectives to her practice. She also serves as a Board-Approved Clinical Social Work Supervisor (BACS), holds qualification as a Qualified School Social Work Specialist (QSSWS), and is an Assistant Professor of Social Work. She is pursuing a doctorate in education with a focus on P-20 special education, which informs her work with schools, families, and community systems.

With 14 years of professional experience, she has focused her efforts on supporting marginalized populations and assisting individuals and families navigating special education needs and disabilities. Her practice centers on helping people understand and manage the effects these challenges can have on schools, personal wellbeing, and family relationships. Drawing on school-based and faith-based social work experience, she integrates practical knowledge of evaluation processes, intervention planning, and collaborative supports.

Christian emphasizes inclusive and equitable approaches that respect diversity and aim to strengthen relationships between families and systems. Her combined roles as clinician, supervisor, educator, and ordained clergy contribute to a multi-dimensional approach to care, guiding students and clients through complex systems with attention to advocacy, access, and tailored support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Christian uses client-centered therapy to place the client's experience and goals at the core of each session, creating a collaborative environment where the therapist listens, reflects, and helps the client clarify values and strengths; this approach is especially useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and life transitions.

She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. When emotional regulation and interpersonal intensity are central concerns, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) may be used to teach skills for distress tolerance, emotion management, and improved communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Christian works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time to support progress and resilience.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it more convenient to access consistent care without geographic barriers. These options offer flexibility for busy schedules, allow continued support during life changes, and provide multiple ways to engage with a licensed professional depending on what feels most comfortable and effective for the client.