- Family of origin issues
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Christopher
Dr. Christopher Curtis is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Michigan with 20 years of clinical experience. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, addictions, grief, anger, and challenges with self-esteem. He also works with men’s issues, fatherhood questions, blended family dynamics, and family of origin issues.
He uses several practical, action-focused approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) shape much of his work. He also draws on client-centered and mindfulness methods and has experience using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma-related material.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. He pays attention to thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and inner dialogue, then practices skills directly in session. Clients learn strategies to manage symptoms and change unhelpful patterns over time.
Dr. Curtis emphasizes building practical tools. He aims to help people recognize patterns that began in childhood or family settings and use new actions to reduce their impact now. He often focuses on communication problems, guilt and shame, and social anxiety in young adults.
Across two decades of work he has kept a steady focus on helping people develop coping skills they can use outside sessions. To begin, he asks about current struggles and goals, then agrees on the next steps together.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values and taking committed actions that match what matters to the client. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and getting unstuck from old patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and social anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s own experience, using reflective listening and collaborative goal-setting to guide progress.Finding the right approach tends to be a collaborative process. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and preferences with the client and suggest which methods to try first. Changes are tested in session and adjusted as needed based on what helps the person meet day-to-day goals.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Whether using structured CBT exercises, ACT values work, or mindfulness practices, the focus is on applying tools that people can use between sessions to reduce the influence of family-origin patterns and improve daily functioning.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is conversational and action-focused, using exercises that target thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while practicing skills in session.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working with adults on a range of concerns including blended family issues and fatherhood questions.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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