- Attachment patterns
- CBT for thoughts
- Emotional processing
About Christopher
Christopher Dockins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 18 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression. Christopher also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and feelings of guilt and shame.
He describes clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on strengths people already bring. Sessions are practical and straightforward. He listens to what matters most and helps people identify small, actionable steps they can try between meetings.
Christopher uses several approaches depending on the issue and the person. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in close relationships. He uses cognitive behavioral strategies to break down unhelpful thoughts and habits. Emotionally-focused work helps people name and sit with strong feelings when those feelings block connection or decision making.
Mindfulness techniques are offered to ground people during high stress or anxiety. Solution-focused methods are used when someone wants to set clear short-term goals and track progress. The mix of methods aims to be practical and goal-oriented while still honoring a person’s history and values.
People who come because of guilt or shame often work on understanding where those feelings come from and on rebuilding a sense of self that can include mistakes without being defined by them. Christopher invites a steady, step-by-step process so people can try small changes and see what fits.
How Christopher’s approaches translate to online work
Christopher often uses attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioral techniques in his work. Attachment-based methods help identify repeating relationship patterns and how they affect trust and closeness, which can be discussed and practiced during sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing and testing unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments to see if different approaches change mood or stress.He also uses emotionally-focused work to help people name and tolerate strong feelings that get in the way of connection or decision making. That approach centers on recognizing emotional reactions and then trying new responses that support clearer communication. Together these approaches give options for addressing guilt, shame, relationship problems, and mood concerns in a few different ways.
Finding the right method is part of the work. Christopher will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels practical for the person, and then make adjustments as they learn what helps. This is a collaborative decision rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit therapy into a work break, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when life is busy. Talk with him about what scheduling and session length would work best for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression, including related issues like guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He helps people trace where those feelings come from, name them, and try small behavioral or thinking changes to reduce their impact.
What is his clinical background?
He has 18 years of professional experience working in counseling roles with adults on a range of mood and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
He is an LPC, licensed in Texas, and practices with that state credential.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.