Dr. Christopher Curtis , LPC

Dr. Christopher Curtis brings two decades of clinical experience to his work as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). He approaches therapy with a strong belief that people can enhance hope, balance, and overall wellbeing, and he creates a collaborative, accepting space to support personal exploration and growth. By examining thoughts, feelings, behaviors, responses, and internal dialogue, he partners with individuals to identify practical steps that improve their present circumstances.

His clinical style draws heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles while placing a particular emphasis on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He also incorporates perspectives from client-centered work, mindfulness practices, and trauma-informed methods when appropriate. Dr. Curtis has pursued specialized training directly from notable figures in the field, including instruction from Albert Ellis, founder of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and training in Reality Therapy and Choice Theory from William Glasser.

Over twenty years of practice have shaped his focus on equipping people with tools and strategies they can use independently to navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, anger, self-esteem difficulties, and life transitions. He aims to help clients make meaningful changes from whatever starting point they bring to the therapeutic process.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Christopher Curtis uses several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online formats. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action - an approach commonly used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical strategies for depression, worry, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and collaborative goal setting to strengthen self-esteem, relationships, and family dynamics.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Curtis works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts strategies over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps tailor care to issues such as relationship challenges, parenting and blended family concerns, trauma, grief, addiction, and social anxiety.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals from varied locations and schedules. These formats provide flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives while allowing therapists to use ACT, CBT, and client-centered techniques in ways that support meaningful change.