- ACT methods
- CBT strategies
- Narrative work
About Christopher
Christopher Metz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 12 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem struggles, and depression. Christopher also focuses on issues such as blended family adjustments, body image, addiction, and guilt and shame.
He uses direct, conversational sessions that encourage people to name what they are feeling and say what they fear. Sessions are practical and grounded. He helps clients notice patterns in thinking and behavior and develop small, usable steps to try between meetings.
Christopher commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to shift how people relate to painful thoughts and feelings, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking. He also uses Narrative Therapy to help people make sense of the stories they tell about themselves and their choices.
He aims to work collaboratively on goals such as improving communication, rebuilding trust after infidelity, addressing substance concerns, or reducing the hold of shame. Sessions tend to focus on concrete skills and clearer thinking rather than abstract theories.
People who come for help with guilt, hurt from relationships, or life transitions will find a therapist who emphasizes practical steps and honest conversation. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details by following the site steps to set up a first visit.
How Christopher's approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about noticing painful thoughts and feelings and choosing actions that align with personal values. Online sessions can use ACT exercises to practice being present and choosing small committed steps between meetings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world experiments. In an online session CBT tools can include thought records, behavioral experiments, and brief homework to test different beliefs about guilt, shame, or relationship problems.
Narrative Therapy helps people examine the stories they tell about themselves and consider alternative, less damaging narratives. Through conversation and written exercises during sessions, clients can begin to reshape how they describe past events and current choices.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Christopher will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress and needs change, keeping the work practical and collaborative.
Session formats supported by this profile are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Discussing which session length and rhythm fit a weekday, work break, or caregiving schedule can help make therapy a realistic part of everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem struggles, and depression. Additional focuses include addiction, body image, and guilt and shame.
How does he approach shame and guilt?
He uses practical conversation and exercises to help people notice how shame and guilt show up. Techniques come from ACT, CBT, and Narrative Therapy to change the relationship to those feelings.
What is his background and experience?
He holds 12 years of counseling experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns. That experience guides a straightforward, skills-focused approach.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up flow.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.