"The only way out is through."

– Robert Frost

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MEET CHRIS

Christopher Schamber is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in the states of California and Nevada. He is certified in EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). For years, Chris has helped people overcome trauma, depression, and anxiety to rebuild a life they can be excited for. He also enjoys working with ambitious and creative individuals to overcome blocks and realize their full potential.

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Mind and Prose

Blog Posts by
Christopher Schamber

In elementary school, kids are often taught to write about their problems and deepest secrets in journals. As we grow older, though, these diaries get discarded in piles of “childish” things, along with hordes of Beanie Babies, LEGO blocks, and Pokemon cards. It’s a real shame. As a licensed clinical social worker, I’ve seen firsthand […]

Ah, sleep. Essential for everyone, but elusive for so many people. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in three American adults don’t get the rest that they need. This chronic exhaustion wreaks havoc on a person– not just physically, but mentally as well. Over the years, there’s been a lot of research showing […]

Some of the Most Important Pieces of Art Show Mental Illness One of the best ways to express living with mental illness is through art. In this article, I share a few pieces that offer a window into another person’s life. Conceptualizing how depression, obsessive compulsions, or psychosis might shape a person’s day-to-day life can […]

If you’ve been paying attention to different relaxation trends, you’ve probably heard a lot about mindfulness. That is, the practice of staying present in this moment and taking note of one’s thoughts, feelings, or physical sensations. Mindful breathing is one way to do this– it’s an excellent, evidence-backed coping skill that can be used to […]

Ask anybody working in a difficult or thankless job: burnout is real. This phenomenon is extraordinarily difficult to cope with. It can set on suddenly or over time. Sometimes we see it coming. Other times, it seemingly comes out of nowhere. Burnout exhausts our resources, leaving us feeling like a hopeless, dried up husk of […]

When you look on a therapy directory these days, the chances are pretty good that you’ll see clinicians saying they provide teletherapy services. So what does that mean exactly? Think about teletherapy as an extension of telehealth, only instead of speaking with a doctor, you’re talking with a therapist. We live in a digital world. […]

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Psychotherapy is a collaborative process that helps individuals explore emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to improve their mental well-being. I use research-backed approaches to help with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and personal growth.

Therapy sessions are 50 minutes long. For individuals interested in EMDR Intensive sessions, those extend to 80 minutes.

It is typically recommended that sessions take place weekly at the beginning of treatment. However, it is also understandable that this is not always possible for people. Feel free to ask more about this during the consultation call.

A typical hour-long therapy session is $185. Extended EMDR Intensives cost $260.

The honest answer is that it depends. I have finished treatment with people in as few as five sessions. I have also worked with people for six-plus years.

A person with a complex history of trauma, for example, may naturally need more time to work through everything than somebody who is at the start of their first struggles with mental health. The client’s goals for treatment matter in this, too.

Absolutely. Your records are private when you come to therapy.

I work exclusively over telehealth at this time. I use a software called Simple Practice, which offers video similar to Zoom, as well as a one-stop shop for billing and downloading any therapeutic documents I send you.

Thanks to the pandemic, we have enough research to show that telehealth can be just as effective as in-person for many people. It also allows greater access to care for folks that might otherwise have a harder attending appointments regularly.

During our free initial 15 minute consultation call, I will briefly introduce myself and my style. I then ask to hear a little bit more about you and what brings you into therapy. Finally, I answer any questions you might have and talk about logistics.

You can schedule this call by clicking the link below and finding my next availability.

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