Christopher (Chris) Chur, LMHC

Christopher (Chris) Chur is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Hawaii who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, addictions, grief, and questions about life purpose. He also supports people dealing with caregiver strain, codependency, communication problems, and low self-esteem.

Chris keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He uses strategies from cognitive behavioral approaches and acceptance-based work to help clients notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. He aims to create a calm space where people can talk about hard things without feeling judged.

His background includes graduate study in counseling psychology and additional training in pastoral care and counseling. That mix shaped a way of working that values personal meaning and everyday coping skills. He describes his approach as person-centered and collaborative, so the person's goals shape the sessions.

Chris offers both short-term focused work and longer conversations depending on what a person needs. He encourages exploring values, building healthier habits, and improving communication with others. Practical tools and steps are paired with discussions about what matters most to each person.

People who choose his help can expect clear, goal-oriented sessions and a steady focus on improving daily functioning. He emphasizes empathy, respect, and helping clients regain a sense of control over their choices and routines.

Practical approaches delivered online

Chris commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and testing behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify personal values and take committed steps toward those values even when difficult feelings are present.

He also draws on Attachment-Based ideas to look at how earlier relationship patterns shape current responses. That approach can be useful when communication problems, codependency, or caregiving strain are central concerns. He approaches choosing methods collaboratively and will work with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for therapy that benefits from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging offer shorter check-ins and flexible ways to share what is on your mind between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or reach a therapist from anywhere in Hawaii.