- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Christopher
Christopher Suchan is a New York LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are carrying stress, anxiety, depression, or the strain of life changes. He also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue and concerns tied to guilt and shame.
Christopher uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. He adapts the pace and topics to each person's situation rather than following a fixed script.
In practice he draws on client-centered methods that center the person's concerns and priorities. He also uses elements of cognitive behavioral therapy to help notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help people notice feelings and bodily reactions without getting swept up in them.
Christopher has worked with issues that include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, forgiveness, money and financial worries, social anxiety, workplace stress, and seasonal affective disorder. He also helps young adults navigate transitions and control or communication problems that come up in daily life.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. The therapist invites clients to set short-term goals and to check in on progress. To begin, people follow the site's matching and scheduling steps to arrange an initial appointment and see how the work fits their needs.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Christopher uses client-centered work to focus on the person's immediate concerns and priorities. That approach means sessions often begin by asking what matters most right now and adjusting the conversation to those goals.He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify patterns of thought that increase shame or guilt and to try small experiments that test those thoughts. CBT is practical and can support work on anxiety, depression, and workplace or social worries.
Mindfulness techniques are offered as brief exercises to notice sensations, thoughts, and emotions. These practices can help when feelings escalate, and they are easy to practice between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Christopher collaborates with each person to choose which methods to try, checks progress, and adjusts plans based on results and preferences.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The main practical benefit of remote work is fitting sessions into a busy life - it can be easier to attend a shorter check-in on a break, avoid travel time, or use a phone call when video is difficult. Discussing goals and method happens the same way online as in person, and the therapist will talk with you about what format fits your routine.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, and also addresses guilt and shame among other concerns.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He combines client-centered listening with CBT techniques to examine thoughts and offers mindfulness tools to notice intense feelings without reacting to them immediately.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He holds the LMHC credential and has three years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is licensed in New York as an LMHC and practices with that state credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.