- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- Coping skills
About Christopher
Christopher Lawitzke is a Licensed Master Social Worker (MI LMSW) with three years of experience as a practicing clinician. He focuses on common young adult struggles such as stress, anxiety, relationship problems, coping with life changes, and questions about career and purpose. He also works with addiction, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and issues related to intimacy and anger.
Chris takes a practical approach in sessions. He uses straightforward techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas and dialectical methods to build coping skills. He also uses motivational interviewing and some Gottman-informed ideas for relationship work. Conversations focus on clear steps and small changes rather than abstract theory.
Sessions often center on skill development. That can include building boundaries, handling rigid thinking, managing emotions, and making plans for life transitions. He describes using humor and a down-to-earth manner to reduce tension and keep sessions focused on what matters now.
Chris began working in human services in 2009 and has concentrated on life transitions since then. His clinical title is LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. He practices in Michigan and offers services in English.
People typically come to him when feeling stuck after college or during early career moves, when relationships feel unstable, or when substance use, grief, or trauma make daily life harder. He helps people set priorities, use session time efficiently, and find practical next steps.
How his approaches work online
Christopher uses a few practical, evidence-based approaches to guide sessions. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Dialectical strategies help with emotion regulation and building steady coping skills when feelings feel overwhelming. Motivational interviewing supports change by clarifying a person’s own reasons for change and strengthening commitment to goals.Choosing the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each client to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying one approach for several sessions and adjusting as progress and feedback indicate.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific online formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around classes, jobs, and busy days. It can allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, avoid commutes, and help sessions happen from different locations when needed. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about how to schedule sessions so they fit into everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Can he help someone who feels lost after university?
Yes. He works with life transitions, career questions, and life purpose concerns common after graduation.
What approach does he use in sessions?
Sessions draw on cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical methods, motivational interviewing, and Gottman-informed relationship techniques described in his biography.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience as a practicing clinician and has worked in human services since 2009.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an MI LMSW, which means Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan, and he practices in Michigan.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
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?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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