- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting and fatherhood
- Mindfulness and narrative
About Chris
Chris Allen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 29 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and supports young adults navigating the early stages of adult life.
He typically meets people who are dealing with life changes such as leaving home, starting work or school, relationship strain, and questions about identity. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. Conversations are direct and collaborative so people can make choices that fit their life.
Chris draws on client-centered and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat in relationships and choices. He also uses mindfulness and narrative techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and tell a different story about themselves. Solution-focused methods are used when people want concrete goals and short-term change.
In a session, Chris listens to what matters now, helps people set realistic goals, and works on skills or perspectives that can be practiced between meetings. He avoids labels that feel stigmatizing and keeps the work straightforward. He has long experience with issues such as trauma, addiction, grief, ADHD, parenting, and family dynamics.
People interested in starting are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Chris accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. The cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy puts the person's concerns at the center of the work. Online sessions using this approach focus on what the client wants to address now and on practical conversation and decision-making. Mindfulness therapy trains simple attention skills and breathing or noticing exercises that can be practiced between sessions; this helps with anxiety and stress that often come with early adulthood. Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and invites alternative ways of describing problems and strengths, which can help with identity, relationships, and self-esteem.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Chris will work with clients to identify which methods feel most useful based on goals and personal style. That choice is collaborative and may change as people try different ways of working together.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to use practices learned in session during everyday routines. Ask about specific formats when setting up the first appointment to match the sessions to practical needs.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting concerns, trauma and many related areas listed in his specialties.
What is his therapy style like?
The approach is direct and interactive. He uses client-centered listening alongside mindful and narrative techniques to help people change patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 29 years of experience as a counselor working with adults, including young adults moving into full adulthood.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and provides sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or other formats are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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