LCSW
Christopher Massey, LCSW
Practical, collaborative therapy with clear tools
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About Christopher
He has five years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns. These include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep and eating issues, and challenges with intimacy and relationships. He also supports people dealing with grief, career changes, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
His approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy with attachment-based and client-centered methods. Sessions focus on practical skills - coping strategies, emotion regulation, and problem-solving that can be used between appointments. He works collaboratively to set goals and build a plan that aligns with each person's needs and priorities.
In sessions he uses mindfulness and elements of dialectical behavior therapy when they fit the work. That can mean brief mindfulness exercises, skills for managing strong emotions, and motivational conversations about change. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Christopher offers therapy in Missouri and sees international clients as well. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. To begin, a person chooses the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to therapist availability.
How specific approaches guide online work
Christopher blends cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based ideas in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety, low mood, or problematic habits. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand and change how they relate to others.He also uses client-centered methods that keep the conversation respectful and focused on each person's goals. Together, these approaches are used collaboratively: the therapist and client decide which methods fit the goals and adjust as progress is made.
Online therapy makes it possible to meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face work and behavioral exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit quick updates, ongoing reflection, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options offer flexibility for different rhythms of life and make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating concerns, and related problems.
What is his style of therapy like?
He uses a warm, interactive style that is practical and goal oriented. Sessions often combine cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered conversation and skills practice.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience as a therapist working with a broad range of mental health concerns.
Where is he located and what credentials does he hold?
He practices in Missouri and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people living outside the U.S.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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Experience
5+ years
Licensed
Missouri
Languages
English
License and registration
- LCSW, Missouri
- 2021014789
- NPI (National Provider Identifier)
- 1346890696
As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
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