- Stress and anxiety
- Identity and LGBT
- Trauma and grief
About Christopher
Christopher McKethan is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in South Carolina with five years of clinical experience. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2016 and has worked in several clinical settings. His work includes supporting people with trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, sexual satisfaction, identity questions, body image, self-esteem, substance use, relationship concerns, and stress related to demanding jobs.
He currently coordinates a program at an intensive community mental health clinic that serves people with severe and persistent mental illness. That role gave him regular exposure to complex cases and taught him how to manage care across services. He has worked with clients at many life stages and in different kinds of therapy settings.
Christopher uses a mix of approaches depending on the person and the problem. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions are shaped around what a person needs now, with an interactive style focused on building a constructive working relationship.
He has experience supporting individual clients and has also worked collaboratively with couples and families. He often helps people navigate identity and intimacy questions, manage stress and anxiety, and adjust to big life changes such as career moves or endings of important relationships.
For people considering starting therapy, Christopher asks that they be prepared to talk about goals and recent challenges. To begin, prospective clients select the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and learning to take action despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can help people dealing with anxiety, low motivation, or life changes by clarifying what matters and guiding gradual steps toward it.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact. It uses practical exercises and skill-building to reduce unhelpful thinking patterns and improve day-to-day coping with anxiety, depression, and stress.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and awareness skills that reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. It pairs well with ACT and CBT when someone wants tools to manage worry, improve focus, or handle strong emotions.
Finding the right approach often takes a few conversations. The therapist works collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That process may include trying different techniques and adjusting based on what helps most.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during breaks. Different formats can also suit quieter check-ins or sessions that need less bandwidth, and the therapist will discuss practical arrangements that match the client’s schedule and goals.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, identity questions, body image, substance use, and career or life transitions.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses an interactive, person-centered style and adapts methods to each client’s needs. Sessions emphasize practical skills and reflection.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience and graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2016.
What credential and region is he licensed in?
He is a Licensed Independent Social Worker - SC LISW - based in South Carolina.
What languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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