- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Attachment concerns
About Christopher
Christopher Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 18 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, intimacy issues, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on family of origin issues and related struggles such as attachment and abandonment concerns.
In sessions he clarifies what brought someone in and then helps them build practical steps forward. He listens for recurring patterns that began in childhood and looks at how those patterns show up now. Conversations cover feelings, behavior, and choices, and they often include experimenting with different ways of responding to old triggers.
He regularly addresses problems tied to substance use, impulsivity, and control. He talks through shame, guilt, and feelings of emptiness with people who want clearer boundaries and more stable emotional responses. When intimacy or social anxiety gets in the way, he helps identify small changes that reduce distress and improve connection.
Christopher uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on coping skills people can use between sessions. He discusses goals and checks progress as therapy moves forward. He explains practical options and helps people decide what to try next.
Sessions are conducted in English and arranged through the platform's scheduling and subscription system. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Christopher uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in straightforward ways. One common approach focuses on identifying patterns that began in childhood and tracing how they affect current relationships and emotions. This helps people who notice repeated roles, expectations, or conflict cycles that started in their family of origin.Another frequent method targets coping skills and behavior change. It teaches concrete strategies for managing anxiety, urges linked to substance use, and impulsive reactions. These skills are practiced during sessions and applied between meetings to build new habits.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist discusses goals and preferences and together they decide which techniques to try. Plans are reviewed regularly and adjusted based on what is working and what is not.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about the available formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and coping with life changes. Family of origin issues, attachment, and abandonment are also listed focus areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical problem solving. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and testing new ways of responding.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of professional experience as a counselor. That time includes work with mood, anxiety, and addiction concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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