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Christopher "Chris" Childers

Christopher "Chris" Childers, LPCC

Therapist · Ohio · 15+ years of experience

Practical, steady therapy for life transitions

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  • Focus on midlife questions
  • Goal driven sessions
  • Fifteen years experience

About Christopher

Christopher "Chris" Childers helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood, and questions about purpose. He is an Ohio LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) with 15 years of clinical work. He writes plainly and keeps sessions focused on what matters to each person. He aims to make the first step feel manageable and supportive.

Clients often come with concerns about relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and motivation. He also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, and midlife crisis concerns. Conversations are practical and centered on small, doable changes that fit everyday life.

In sessions he focuses on building a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through difficult thoughts and feelings. He listens for patterns that keep problems stuck and helps clients try different responses. The work usually involves setting clear goals and checking progress each visit.

Chris frames therapy as a partnership. He helps people identify values, repair strained connections, and find ways to restore energy and meaning. He encourages honest conversation about setbacks and uses a steady, problem-solving approach to move forward.

People who prefer direct guidance and realistic steps tend to find his style helpful. He emphasizes practical tools and steady support rather than quick fixes. To begin, readers can follow the site process to match and schedule according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Ohio

Languages

English

Approaches that guide online sessions

Chris uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical skills. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps with stress, depression, and self-esteem by turning insight into concrete actions. Another approach centers on processing trauma and its effects through careful, paced work that aims to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. That method is often useful for people managing past abuse or post-traumatic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they monitor progress and adjust techniques when something isn’t helping.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by cutting travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people join from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these practical options to maintain momentum between visits and support steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem difficulties, along with related topics like guilt, loneliness, and midlife crisis.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals, steady problem solving, and skills that can be used between sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has 15 years of professional experience in clinical work and counseling settings.

What are his credentials and where is he licensed?

He holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in Ohio as an LPCC.

Which languages are supported 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 payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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