Therapist profile
Christopher Massey, LCSW
Missouri
LCSW - Stress and Anger support
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Missouri / 2021014789
- NPI1346890696
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMissouri
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Attachment focus
About Christopher
Christopher Massey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with five years of experience. He works with adults on concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, relationship strain, parenting challenges, addictions, trauma and anger. He offers direct, practical help rather than clinical jargon.
Christopher uses clear, active methods in sessions. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and shift behaviors. He also uses client-centered and attachment-based ideas to focus on how relationships shape feelings and reactions.
Sessions move at a practical pace. He helps people notice patterns, try specific coping skills, and practice new responses between meetings. That can include breathing and mindfulness exercises, behavioral experiments, or skill-building from DBT for managing intense moments.
Christopher aims to keep conversations straightforward. He avoids labels and focuses on what a person wants to change. Together with each client he sets short-term goals and checks progress during follow-up sessions.
He accepts clients from Missouri and international clients in English. 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 through the online options button.
How sessions work
How his approaches work online
Christopher draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based techniques in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce stress and reactivity. Mindfulness therapy trains simple attention exercises to lower emotional arousal and improve sleep and focus.He also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationship patterns shape anger and trust. That approach helps people recognize recurring interaction styles and try different responses in real life. Figuring out which combination of methods fits best is a shared process; he and the client review goals and adjust techniques as therapy progresses.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the profile does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Clients can use remote sessions to practice skills between meetings and bring concrete examples to therapy for focused problem-solving.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, addictions, trauma, anger, and related issues listed in his specialties.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a practical, interactive approach that combines client-centered conversation with cognitive-behavioral and skills-based work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is an LCSW licensed in Missouri and practices with that credential.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking since the original profile does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.