- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
About Christopher
Christopher Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 18 years of experience. He works with issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Christopher also lists work on abandonment, attachment issues, control problems, drug and alcohol addiction, feelings of emptiness, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, life purpose, and social anxiety and phobia.
He focuses on practical talk and clear steps in sessions. He asks about your history, previous treatment, medication, substance use, and safety concerns so he can assess how to help. He explains how progress will be reviewed and how treatment plans are adjusted over time.
In practice he uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address both immediate problems and longer-term patterns. That can include looking at how past relationships affect present behavior, identifying triggers for compulsive or impulsive acts, and working through intense feelings like shame and guilt. He pays attention to the role of family of origin and attachment patterns when relevant.
Sessions also address practical matters such as relapse prevention for substance use and managing episodes of high anxiety or depression. He invites clients to describe what is most unmanageable right now and focuses on steps to reduce that burden.
Christopher will assess whether his areas of expertise match a person’s needs and will offer assistance or referrals if another level of care is more appropriate. He works in English and practices in Illinois.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Christopher uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address distressing emotions and behavior. Cognitive-based work helps identify unhelpful thoughts that feed anxiety, guilt, or shame and develops alternative ways of thinking and responding. Behavioral strategies focus on changing patterns through small, manageable actions such as graded exposure for social anxiety or building routines to reduce impulsivity and substance use.He also attends to attachment and family of origin patterns that shape how people relate and respond to criticism or abandonment. That work involves looking at repeated relationship patterns, naming them, and practicing different relational responses in the session and in daily life. Deciding which techniques to use is collaborative; he will help clients weigh options and choose what fits their goals and preferences.
The practical benefits of online work can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online sessions may allow for shorter check-ins or follow-ups between in-person visits, and they can make it simpler to connect when travel or time is a barrier. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and related problems such as abandonment, attachment and control issues.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to talk through painful feelings and to identify patterns that keep shame or guilt active in daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of clinical experience working with adults on substance use, mood, anxiety and relational problems.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensed in Illinois and practices there.
Are sessions offered in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.