- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Christopher
Dr. Christopher Curtis is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family and parenting questions, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and young adult issues.
He meets people in a straightforward, collaborative way. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and on practical steps that can change day-to-day experience. He uses cognitive approaches alongside acceptance and mindfulness tools to help people respond differently to difficult thoughts and emotions.
Christopher favors concrete skills you can try between sessions. That may include behavior experiments, values-based actions, thought records, and breathing or attention practices. He also uses methods aimed at processing distressing memories when those are needed and appropriate.
Over two decades of work has shaped his focus on helping people build tools they can use on their own. He emphasizes small, repeatable changes rather than big one-time fixes. Sessions tend to be practical and paced to fit a client's life and goals.
People often come to him when they feel stuck after school, work, or relationship changes. He helps with the strain of early adulthood decisions, fatherhood matters, blended-family concerns, social anxiety, and quitting smoking or vaping. Christopher works in English and practices in Michigan.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) looks at what matters to you and helps you take small actions in line with those values while acknowledging difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises and short experiments to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review your goals and preferences and collaborate with you to decide which methods to try first. That decision can change as progress is made and new challenges come up.
Confirm session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work, and parenting by reducing travel time and allowing appointments from different locations. Some formats are also useful for shorter check-ins or for people who prefer not to use video, while others let you use full visual interaction for exercises and skill practice. Discussing what works logistically and emotionally is part of the first meetings so sessions fit your schedule and needs.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting and fatherhood issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, and young adult issues.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, practical approach that focuses on thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and real-life skills to use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working with adults on a range of concerns including blended family issues and social anxiety.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Michigan.
Can I meet with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English and are based in Michigan.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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