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Christopher Kempski

Christopher Kempski, LMHC, LPC

New Jersey

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Licensed counselor - Young adult issues

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship help
  • Depression support

About Christopher

Christopher Kempski is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 26 years of professional experience. He is licensed in New York and New Jersey and works with adults on common concerns like stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, low self-esteem, and depression.

Christopher describes clients as the experts in their own stories. He focuses on practical, straightforward conversations to help untangle sudden setbacks and ongoing patterns that create pressure. Sessions are aimed at identifying small, doable changes and building on strengths that already exist.

He also offers help for more specific issues such as abandonment concerns, attachment difficulties, caregiving stress, blended family challenges, and separation or divorce. Christopher has worked with people experiencing chronic illness, chronic pain, and some personality-related patterns like avoidant or dependent tendencies.

Work with him tends to be action-oriented and conversational. He listens for the patterns that keep problems recurring and then tests simple alternatives in everyday life. That might include new ways to handle conflict, clearer communication, or steps to rebuild confidence after a loss.

Sessions are conducted in English and Polish. Christopher is based in New Jersey. If you want to learn more or schedule a first meeting, follow the online steps to complete the short matching questionnaire and pick a time that fits your schedule.

Evidence-based approaches and online sessions

Christopher uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical strategies. One approach emphasizes identifying patterns that feed anxiety and depression and testing specific behavior changes to reduce their impact. This helps with everyday stress, low mood, and breaking cycles of negative thinking.

Another approach focuses on relationships and attachment. It looks at how past hurts shape current interactions and teaches new ways to communicate and set boundaries. That method can be useful for relationship strain, blended family issues, and separation or divorce concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Christopher works with clients to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. He checks in and adjusts plans as needed rather than sticking to one fixed method.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow quieter or shorter check-ins when necessary. If you want to start, follow the advertised steps to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

26+ years

Listed in

New York, New Jersey

Languages

English, Polish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflict, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment, and caregiver stress.

How would he describe his approach in sessions?

His style is conversational and action-oriented. He helps identify repeating patterns and tries small practical changes you can use day to day.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 26 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns listed above.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and is licensed in New York and New Jersey. He is based in New Jersey.

Can I work with him if I speak Polish?

Sessions are offered in English and Polish.

Does he accept international clients?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

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

What are the steps to begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

Christopher KempskiLMHC, LPC

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