Therapist profile
Christopher Massey, LCSW
LCSW - Stress and family related concerns
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- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Attachment-focused work
- Mindfulness practices
About Christopher
Christopher Massey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with five years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, addictions, trauma, and related issues. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Christopher uses straightforward talk and practical skills in sessions. He often draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice and change patterns of thought and behavior. He also uses client-centered and attachment-based perspectives to explore how early relationships affect current reactions and close relationships.
People come to him for help with parenting strain, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleep and eating issues, and coping with major life changes. He also supports people dealing with ADHD, compassion fatigue, chronic illness, and caregiver stress. His caseload has included trauma, abuse, abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, and blended family stress.
In practical terms he teaches coping strategies and offers concrete tools for managing mood, anxiety, and urges tied to addiction. Sessions focus on what clients want to change and on small, repeatable steps to get there. He avoids stigmatizing labels and treats clients with respect and dignity.
Christopher works collaboratively to build a treatment plan with clear goals. He checks progress and adapts strategies when needed. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the service’s online options.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions. Online sessions can be a space to notice patterns in close relationships and practice different, healthier responses.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In sessions clients learn simple exercises and homework they can use between appointments to change mood and behavior.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christopher will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs and goals. He checks in and adjusts the plan as people notice progress or run into obstacles.
Confirm session formats before booking since the profile does not specify them. Online care can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-in sessions when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use brief phone or video meetings for focused skill practice or larger sessions for deeper work, depending on what they prefer.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship strain, trauma, addictions, and related challenges.
What is his therapy style like?
His approach is interactive and practical, using client-centered listening alongside skills-based methods such as CBT and DBT techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds an LCSW credential in Missouri and practices there.
Does he work with non-US or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options; the profile does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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