I am a licensed independent clinical social worker in Massachusetts with 11 years of experience working within various environments (community based mental health services, residential mental health services, outpatient behavioral health practice) and with clientele from multiple backgrounds. My specific clinical interests and specialties include depression, anxiety, life changes, interpersonal relationship resolution, and life coaching. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution focused, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Family Problems, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
MA LICSW 121254
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Christopher is real, I can tell he actually cares about my concerns and issues which I’ve never had before.
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Christopher for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Chris is an excellent therapist, listen to me with respect, never rushes our sessions. It is available every week and replies quick yo my messages. Offers me different options to manage my conerns, and do not blame me about things but support me and help me to go through my problems.
Written on Jul 28, 2021 after therapy with Christopher for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
I feel very comfortable talking with him about my anxieties in my career
Written on Jun 21, 2021 after therapy with Christopher for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Christopher is very warming when messaging me and the times we do not talk. Christopher always messages to check in to see how I am doing.
Written on May 23, 2021 after therapy with Christopher for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Chris is a really good counselor and most importantly he's extremely patient. He's willing to listen to what I have to say and has offered me some extremely helpful suggestions for adjusting my life and is even willing to help me with the severe anxiety I have on a regular basis. Real 10/10 guy, best therapist I've ever had, and could not recommend him enough.
Written on Nov 27, 2020 after therapy with Christopher for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Christopher is the best counselor I have ever had. He is very responsive and shows genuine interest and care in my affairs. He does a great job of holding me accountable, while never being judgmental. I really couldn't recommend him more.
Written on Jul 21, 2020 after therapy with Christopher for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem