Christian Waller, LPC
Practical support for life transitions and trauma
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- Trauma-focused care
- Goal oriented
- Respectful and direct
About Christian
Christian Waller is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing big life shifts and emotional pain. He focuses on practical steps to reduce stress, manage anxiety and process grief. Christian speaks plainly and aims to make sessions feel like a clear place to sort through confusing feelings.
Christian earned his master’s degree from Augusta University in 2017 and has seven years of clinical experience. He has provided individual and group therapy for children, teens, and adults. Much of his work centers on trauma and reducing traumatic stress, and he also addresses mood concerns, OCD, questions about sexuality and gender expression, and parenting stress.
In sessions he blends methods from several evidence-based approaches. He uses techniques that look at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together to help people change patterns that cause distress. He values setting both short-term and long-term goals, and he helps clients adjust those goals as needs change.
Christian emphasizes respect and compassion for differences in gender, sexuality, and life experience. He encourages people to notice both similarities and differences to find what will meet their needs. His style aims to be patient and straightforward as clients name problems and try new ways forward.
People often come to him feeling stuck after a loss, major change, or relationship strain. Christian works with clients to identify options, try strategies, and track progress so small changes add up over time.
Christian earned his master’s degree from Augusta University in 2017 and has seven years of clinical experience. He has provided individual and group therapy for children, teens, and adults. Much of his work centers on trauma and reducing traumatic stress, and he also addresses mood concerns, OCD, questions about sexuality and gender expression, and parenting stress.
In sessions he blends methods from several evidence-based approaches. He uses techniques that look at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together to help people change patterns that cause distress. He values setting both short-term and long-term goals, and he helps clients adjust those goals as needs change.
Christian emphasizes respect and compassion for differences in gender, sexuality, and life experience. He encourages people to notice both similarities and differences to find what will meet their needs. His style aims to be patient and straightforward as clients name problems and try new ways forward.
People often come to him feeling stuck after a loss, major change, or relationship strain. Christian works with clients to identify options, try strategies, and track progress so small changes add up over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for coping with life changes, anxiety, and low mood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to change behaviors and reduce symptoms; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, OCD, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods to try first and to adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients are encouraged to share their goals and preferences so sessions feel relevant and practical.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into busy schedules, easier follow-up after a change in routine, and being able to continue care without extra travel time. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what will work best for your needs. Online work can focus on skill practice, emotion regulation strategies, and goal tracking in ways that fit into everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and ADHD-related difficulties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach blends techniques from several evidence-based methods to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together, while setting achievable short-term and long-term goals.
What is his clinical background and experience?
Christian has seven years of experience and has provided individual and group therapy for children, teens, and adults since earning his master’s degree in 2017.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia and holds a Georgia LPC credential.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with this therapist?
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