- Attachment-based work
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Family of origin focus
About Chris
Chris Goetz is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with adults struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, depression, grief, parenting strain, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and issues related to family and family of origin. Sessions focus on understanding patterns that began in childhood and how they show up now.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centered care. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and elements of dialectical behavior therapy when helpful. Conversations tend to look at how early roles and expectations shaped current behavior and feelings. She helps people name those patterns and practice different ways of responding.
Chris began her early training in premarital and marriage counseling and has worked with a range of adult clients, including people facing substance use and co-occurring conditions. She has experience with dissociative and personality disorder presentations and has supported people facing significant emotional abuse and trauma. This background informs a focus on relational patterns and coping skills rather than diagnostic labels.
She has taught resiliency and critical incident topics to local law enforcement and uses practical tools like CBT and DBT skills alongside longer-form work about attachment. Sessions mix conversation, problem-solving, and skill practice. The emphasis is on clearer communication, managing strong emotions, and changing repeated family patterns.
People considering therapy with Chris are asked to be prepared to talk about early family roles, current relationships, and behavior patterns they want to change. Her practice works in English and follows Texas LPC standards.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds and family roles shape current relationships. It focuses on recognizing patterns of closeness, distance, and expectations and helps people try different ways of relating in present-day situations. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation. The therapist listens carefully and follows the person's concerns while helping them clarify goals and make their own decisions about change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises. It is useful for anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and many stress-related concerns because it trains specific skills and small experiments to test new responses. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, and will adjust pace and techniques as needed. This is a collaborative process where goals and methods are reviewed together. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people continue care when relocation or life changes make in-person visits harder. Ask about specific session options when you schedule.Areas of expertise
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, depression, grief, eating and parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, and family-related issues including family of origin patterns.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical. She combines exploration of early relationship patterns with skill-based work like CBT and DBT techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience as a practicing counselor in Texas.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC, licensed in Texas, and practices from the state of Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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