Therapist profile
Chad Winch, LPC
Missouri
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anger
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Missouri / 2016025952
- NPI1093268047
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMissouri
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Live chat sessions
About Chad
Chad Winch is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with eight years of clinical work. He helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Chad also addresses relationship and family concerns, addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.
Chad uses straightforward conversation to untangle what keeps someone stuck. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. He also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to teach practical skills for staying calm under pressure.
Clients can expect clear goals and short-term strategies alongside skills for longer-term change. Chad emphasizes practical steps such as skill practice, experimenting with new behavior, and tracking progress. He frames sessions around what the person wants to change and how to get there one step at a time.
He currently offers live chat sessions to keep scheduling flexible. If live chat does not fit a person's preference, Chad asks them to note that when they match so other arrangements can be discussed. The focus of early sessions is usually a practical assessment of stressors, clearer goals, and an initial plan for skill work.
Chad describes the first step as a simple one: pick a small, concrete change and try it. From there he helps people measure what works and adjust the plan. That approach aims to reduce reactive anger, lower day-to-day tension, and improve confidence in handling difficult moments.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online care
Chad commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in ways that fit online conversations. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be practiced through written exercises and structured chat-based homework. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that translate into skill prompts, step-by-step coaching, and real-time practice through messaging.He also incorporates mindfulness techniques to help slow down reactions and notice bodily cues before anger escalates. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Chad will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals, preferences, and daily routine rather than prescribing a single path.
At present he provides live chat sessions to keep scheduling flexible. If chat won’t work for someone, confirm other session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice new skills between conversations. Licensed professionals can use online formats to support steady, skill-based change without requiring long in-person travel.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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What kinds of issues does Chad work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, motivation, self-esteem, relationships, addiction, trauma, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related issues listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses straightforward conversation with goal-focused work, drawing on CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to teach practical skills and track progress.
How much experience does he have?
Chad has eight years of professional experience as a counselor.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He currently offers live chat sessions only; confirm current session options before scheduling if you prefer a different format.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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