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About Chris
Finding the right fit with a therapist can be really hard. When a person is struggling, the last thing they usually want to do is invest hours searching through lengthy directories for someone they can trust with their story. No matter where you are in the process of getting help, I’m sure it’s been a journey getting here.
So here’s a little about myself—My name is Chris. I’m a licensed clinical social worker. I’ve been working as a clinician for nine years, and otherwise involved in the mental health field since 2009. Common pieces of feedback I hear are that I am easy to talk to and that I provide a safe, non-judgmental space.
I specialize in helping people with trauma, depression, and anxiety get emotional relief and move forward with their lives. I also have a soft spot for helping creatives and other ambitious people overcome blocks and other emotional obstacles.
I take a client-centered approach with my clients. This means that I account for your whole self—physical, emotional, behavioral, social, and spiritual—when considering treatment. Yes, I am certified in and proficient using evidence-based approaches like EMDR and CBT. However, I use these powerful therapies in service of what you want for your future. Want to work on something a little scary or embarrassing? Great, let’s do it. Want to pivot and focus on another pressing issue? Sure.
I’d love to hear more about your story. If you schedule a free 15 minute consultation, we can talk more about what brings you here.
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Therapy Approach
I am certified and trained in a number of therapies, including EMDR and CBT. If you’re interested to learn more about these models and my approach, follow this link to learn more.
Experience
As an intern, I spent a year treating substance abuse in Orange County Drug and DUI Courts. Prior to that, I interned as a therapist in alternative schools, and as a behavioral practitioner for UCLA’s Intensive OCD Treatment Center. I also spent a few years volunteering as a crisis counselor at the Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Writings and Musings
When I am not working, one of my great passions is writing fiction. I grew up around the arts, and I have close friends and family members who work in different creative industries. As a result, I understand all too well the unique challenges people face when they take on projects and unconventional careers.
But it isn’t just fiction that interests me. Whenever I come across an interesting or pressing topic impacting my clients, I find it helpful to write out my thoughts in long-form. If you’re interested in learning about different clinical skills, mental health situations, and broader cultural trends, please check out my blog.
TESTIMONIALS
What Other Clinicians Say
