About Christopher
Christopher Atkins is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, or big life changes. He works with people facing relationship strain, grief, anger, and struggles with motivation. Christopher offers coaching-style guidance alongside therapy to help clients move forward.
He draws on ten years of professional experience in Florida as a practical clinician. Sessions focus on clear goals and manageable steps.
How Christopher works
He treats problems in everyday language and helps clients build skills they can use between sessions. In sessions Christopher uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify what is already working and expand on it.
Those methods are used to address communication problems, control issues, workplace stress, social anxiety, and the fallout of divorce or separation. Christopher aims to be straightforward and collaborative. He listens first, helps set short-term goals, and checks in on progress.
The pace and plan are adjusted to each person’s needs and priorities. People who meet with Christopher can expect practical exercises, clear feedback, and a focus on what helps most right now. He encourages small, consistent steps toward better coping and clearer choices for the future.
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What Christopher works with
The areas below are the ones Christopher selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Christopher uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that increase stress or low mood and then test small changes in thinking or behavior. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and social fears because it focuses on concrete steps and measurable shifts.He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, which looks for exceptions to problems and builds on existing strengths. That approach helps when someone wants quick, practical strategies to improve communication, handle control issues, or move past a difficult transition.
Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. The therapist and client talk about goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. Christopher frames therapy as collaborative and will work with each person to find the best fit for their needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video lets people use face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick skills practice, or support between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping work focused on goals and progress.
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