- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
- Family of origin
About Chris
Chris Farrell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and Texas with 35 years of professional experience. He focuses on relationship concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Chris also addresses family of origin issues and related areas such as attachment and abandonment concerns.
He works in straightforward, practical sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now and how patterns from the past affect current choices and relationships. Sessions include talking through feelings, looking at recurring behaviors, and trying different ways of responding to difficult situations.
Clients often bring problems like communication breakdowns, commitment worries, codependency, or trouble managing control and expectations. Chris also supports people facing caregiver stress, cancer-related distress, divorce or separation, and substance use challenges. He helps unpack guilt, shame, and the sense of emptiness that can follow major life changes.
Chris draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people identify unhelpful patterns and practice alternative responses. He encourages clear, doable steps between sessions so progress can be measured. Conversation and practical exercises are common parts of his approach.
Sessions are conducted in English and are aimed at adults who want to understand how their family background shapes present life. To begin, people choose the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Chris uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on how past relationship patterns affect present life. One common approach helps people notice and change repetitive interaction styles learned in childhood; it involves identifying triggers and practicing different responses to improve communication and closeness. Another approach targets grief and loss with structured ways to process feelings and to build routines that support daily functioning while adjusting to change.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. He works with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and practical needs. Together they try approaches and adjust what they do as progress and challenges become clearer.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not needed. Many people find it simpler to maintain continuity of care when sessions can be scheduled around work and caregiving responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with relationship problems, grief, intimacy-related issues, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, codependency, and family of origin issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, conversational style that looks at how past family patterns affect current behavior. Sessions combine talk, reflection, and exercises to try new ways of responding.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship, grief, and life-change issues.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and Pennsylvania and practices from Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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