- Warm and interactive
- Practical coping skills
- Collaboration focused
About Christopher
Christopher Massey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. He uses a warm, interactive approach and aims to treat people with respect and compassion. Christopher meets each person where they are and works side by side to set goals that matter to them.
He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Christopher also uses client-centered ideas to keep sessions tuned to the person's pace and priorities. Mindfulness and dialectical methods are woven in to teach coping skills for intense emotions and daily stress.
Christopher has five years of experience supporting people with relationship strains, parenting challenges, grief, addiction concerns, and attention-related difficulties. He also works with people facing chronic health issues, caregiver stress, and life transitions. His practice includes attention to attachment concerns and body image struggles.
In sessions he focuses on clear, practical tools. He helps people build plans, practice new skills, and track small changes over time. The goal is steady progress toward the client’s stated goals rather than quick fixes.
To begin, Christopher asks what matters most to the person and then co-creates a plan. He encourages steady, realistic steps and offers coaching-style support when useful. Clients who want to discuss living with health challenges can bring those concerns into the work as part of a broader plan.
He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Christopher also uses client-centered ideas to keep sessions tuned to the person's pace and priorities. Mindfulness and dialectical methods are woven in to teach coping skills for intense emotions and daily stress.
Christopher has five years of experience supporting people with relationship strains, parenting challenges, grief, addiction concerns, and attention-related difficulties. He also works with people facing chronic health issues, caregiver stress, and life transitions. His practice includes attention to attachment concerns and body image struggles.
In sessions he focuses on clear, practical tools. He helps people build plans, practice new skills, and track small changes over time. The goal is steady progress toward the client’s stated goals rather than quick fixes.
To begin, Christopher asks what matters most to the person and then co-creates a plan. He encourages steady, realistic steps and offers coaching-style support when useful. Clients who want to discuss living with health challenges can bring those concerns into the work as part of a broader plan.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
How core approaches guide online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand trust, closeness, and relationship fears so they can try healthier ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and changing daily routines. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce rumination and increase calm in stressful moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christopher will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. The plan is collaborative - goals, tools, and pacing are set together and adjusted as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, avoid travel, and keep check-ins brief when needed. They also allow continuing care when life events or health issues make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals adapt these approaches to work well over distance and help people practice skills between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Christopher commonly address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addictions, and parenting challenges.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are warm and interactive, with a focus on respect and dignity. He uses collaborative goal-setting and practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Christopher has five years of experience working as a therapist with a range of mental health concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LCSW, listed as MO LCSW, and practices from Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he also 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 therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.