Christian Specks, LCSW
LCSW supporting families and school needs
- Special education support
- Family-centered care
- Trauma and anxiety
About Christian Specks
Christian Specks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Louisiana who brings a blended background of clinical practice, school-based expertise, and faith-based work to support individuals and families. With 14 years of experience, she focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, attention differences, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, and a broad range of life transitions and coping needs. She also works with families and professionals around special education issues and the impact of disabilities on school and family dynamics.
She holds additional professional roles and credentials that inform her perspective - a Board-Approved Clinical Social Work Supervisor (BACS), which authorizes her to supervise clinical social workers; a Qualified School Social Work Specialist (QSSWS), reflecting specialized training for practice in educational settings; and Licensed Clergy, which complements her experience with faith-based supports. As an Assistant Professor of Social Work and a doctoral candidate pursuing a doctorate in education with a focus on P-20 special education, she integrates teaching, research, and clinical insight to inform practical interventions.
Christian combines academic knowledge, supervisory experience, and hands-on practice to collaborate with people facing complex systems such as schools and faith communities. Her approach emphasizes respectful listening, practical problem solving, and tailored strategies to promote resilience, communication, and healthier family functioning.
She holds additional professional roles and credentials that inform her perspective - a Board-Approved Clinical Social Work Supervisor (BACS), which authorizes her to supervise clinical social workers; a Qualified School Social Work Specialist (QSSWS), reflecting specialized training for practice in educational settings; and Licensed Clergy, which complements her experience with faith-based supports. As an Assistant Professor of Social Work and a doctoral candidate pursuing a doctorate in education with a focus on P-20 special education, she integrates teaching, research, and clinical insight to inform practical interventions.
Christian combines academic knowledge, supervisory experience, and hands-on practice to collaborate with people facing complex systems such as schools and faith communities. Her approach emphasizes respectful listening, practical problem solving, and tailored strategies to promote resilience, communication, and healthier family functioning.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-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 shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christian Specks have?
Christian Specks has 14 years of professional experience in social work and related practice areas.
Is Christian Specks a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are LA LCSW 9505.
In which languages does Christian Specks provide therapy?
Christian provides therapy in English.
Where is Christian Specks located?
Christian practices in Louisiana.
How can I work with Christian Specks as my therapist?
You can work with Christian through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Christian Specks work with international clients?
Christian does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christian Specks cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Christian Specks
Christian primarily draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to guide her work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration so clients set goals and discover solutions that fit their values - it is useful for building self-esteem, navigating relationship issues, and clarifying personal priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies and offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship conflicts.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Christian works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then tailors methods so therapy fits the individual and the situation rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
Online therapy with Christian is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care through life changes, and access consistent support without traveling to an office. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver structured skill-building, supportive counseling, and ongoing coaching in ways that suit each client’s pace and circumstances.