Hello, I'm Chris! I am a licensed clinical social worker with nearly fourteen years of experience as a therapist. Throughout my career, I have focused on helping individuals and couples expand their self-awareness, develop practical skills, and find validation through meaningful conversation and targeted exercises. Clients often describe my approach as "informative," noting that I "listen well, speak well," and know when to simply "provide space." My goal is to help you develop healthier ways to address concerns and minimize suffering. By gaining these insights, we can effectively reduce the impact of challenges, even when fully "arriving" at resolution is not immediate or even possible. While my professional perspective is informed by a broad range of fields—including linguistics, philosophy, and history—my formal training is in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness, and trauma-informed care into my practice.