Christopher (Chris) Chur , LMHC

Christopher (Chris) Chur is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing from Hawaii. LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a credential that reflects specialized training in counseling and mental health care. He earned a Master of Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University and a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Talbot School of Christian Theology.

Christopher has worked with people facing depression, stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, loneliness and breakups, motivation and confidence challenges, self-esteem concerns, spiritual questions, addictive behaviors, grief, and related issues of taking responsibility. His practice also focuses on broader areas such as caregiver stress, attachment concerns, codependency, communication problems, life purpose questions, and other family of origin matters. He notes that he reserves the right to decline to work with certain issues when appropriate.

He offers both short-term work and more open-ended support, aiming to create an environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Christopher advocates for holistic health as a path to healing and draws on a wide range of therapeutic methods, including cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, psychodynamic, attachment-informed, psycho-educational, existential, reality choice, motivational interviewing, Christian biblical approaches, spiritual formation, marriage and family work, and integrative eclectic strategies. He emphasizes unconditional positive regard, empathy, and cultivating an internal locus of control to help clients build greater confidence, wellbeing, and resilience.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Christopher often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches in his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward a more meaningful life - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships to improve current connections and emotional regulation - it is often helpful for relationship struggles, attachment issues, and family conflict. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and collaboration so that clients lead the pace of change and build self-trust and confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christopher works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to determine which methods best fit an individual’s needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts strategies as progress is made.

Online work offers practical flexibility. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, clients can access care in ways that fit busy schedules, geographic limitations, or personal comfort. These options help make therapy more accessible while allowing therapists to tailor communication styles and tools to each person’s situation.