- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and intimacy
- CBT and motivational interviewing
About Chris
Chris Freeman-Clark is an independently licensed clinical social worker (LISW) in Ohio with 21 years of mental health experience. He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, anger, trauma and abuse, and problems with hoarding or clutter. He also helps people facing life changes, career questions, and challenges linked to ADHD and addiction.
Chris uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels stuck and where change is possible. He listens to each person's situation and then helps map practical steps forward. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings as well as on making sense of difficult feelings.
His background includes long-term clinical work in community and treatment settings, supporting adults dealing with complex family histories and personal setbacks. That experience informs how he approaches issues like family of origin problems, adoption and foster care concerns, and fatherhood-related stress.
Chris integrates Client-Centered ways of working with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. That mix lets him balance open listening with concrete tools for shifting thoughts, behaviors, and motivation. He helps people break large problems into manageable actions.
People often come to Chris when they want to reduce anxiety, address relationship patterns, stop destructive habits, or find direction after a major life change. He aims to be clear about goals and the steps to reach them, while adapting to each person's pace and needs.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Chris uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing as complementary ways to work. Client-Centered Therapy means he focuses on listening and reflecting so the client can clarify values and goals. This approach helps when someone is sorting out identity, relationships, or life direction.CBT is about noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing alternative responses. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and habits like hoarding or substance use. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building a person's own reasons and confidence for change, which helps when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about taking steps forward.
Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. He will work with the client to see which approach or combination matches their goals and preferences, and adjust over time based on what’s helpful.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking because the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also supports using worksheets, behavioral experiments, and real-time problem solving between meetings so progress can continue in daily life.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, hoarding, addiction, ADHD, grief, and related life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to offer both open conversation and practical tools.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 21 years of experience working in mental health settings with adults facing a wide range of concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LISW - an independently licensed clinical social worker - practicing in Ohio.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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