Chris Weidler, LPC
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Self esteem
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About me
Congratulations on taking the first step toward personal growth, healing and change! I will help you identify your goals, the roadblocks in the way and action steps you can take to overcome those hurdles. The important part (and the most challenging) is identifying the underlying, root cause of the problems rather than treating the superficial symptoms. Sometimes this can occur in only a couple of sessions. Sometimes it takes longer, but it is always based on your specific situation and your goals. I promise to be gentle, patient and challenging as you make real progress.
Education & Professional Experience:
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. I received my Masters in Counseling (MACO) and my Master in Divinity (MDiv) from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 2007. Since then I've gained extensive experience in a wide range of therapeutic settings involving, families, couples, children, teens and individuals of all ages. My clinical approaches include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy and Christian Counseling.
Other Professional/Personal Experience:
In addition to my professional/clinical skills, I also bring "real world" experience to the counseling setting. My wife and I have been married since 2007 and we have 3 sons (ages 5, 10, and 13). We spent several years as houseparents at a boarding school for teenagers. We currently operate an internet-based sales business and run a small farm/homestead. We are highly involved in our church. These practical experiences help me relate to you and your struggles with fresh eyes. I understand the abstract counseling theories, but I also understand how to apply them practically to the very real struggles you are facing.
What you can expect:
Everybody is different. Your goals and struggles are unique to you. Therefore my role is to come alongside you and help you to identify your goals and the underlying issues standing in your way. Once you begin addressing those underlying issues, many of the superficial symptoms that brought you begin to fade away and you are on your way to healing. Although therapy is challenging (like all good things), I also strive to make it humorous and fun. You are on a positive trajectory! There is joy, peace and fun involved in that journey.
Who am I the best fit for:
~Your faith can be an important factor in your success. I am a Christian, and I have the most success helping people who are guided by their Christian faith. It's not a requirement however.
~Individuals struggling with anxiety, stress, PTSD, depression, relationship issues, life changes, career changes and young adult issues
~Lifestyle addictions (spending, gambling, porn, over-eating, exercise, etc)
~Families, couples, pre-marital counseling and parents.
I'd be honored to begin listening to your story right away!
Professional experience
15yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Isolation/Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic Stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
PA LPC PC005616
Reviews
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Very knowledgeable, authentic, and gracious.
Written on Jan 06, 2023 after therapy with Chris for 3 weeks on issues concerning coaching
Chris is very helpful and is able to analyze a situation and come up with solutions.
Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Chris for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
He's very caring and personable.
Written on Dec 23, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Chris - Has been a huge help toward my journey of healing and building a stronger me. He is able to listen, hear me, apply insights into my internal drivers, how to process feelings, acknowledge personal wins, and take the time to reflect on how my needs work within my relationship. He is a great fit for my journey and I wanted to say thank you!
Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Hello my name is Joshua, I have been working with Chris for approximately half a year. Chris is a devoted man of God as well as a highly educated therapist and he uses his knowledge mixed with God's truths to bring clarity to whatever you may be facing. I know this because he has done exactly that for and with me and I am so thankful that God brought us together. My wife and I are now going to be doing couples therapy together with Chris and all I can say is " God Is So Good "!
Written on Dec 07, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Awesome
Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and grief