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Chris Fischer

Calm, practical counseling for real-life struggles

LPC Texas

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Bipolar
Approaches
Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English

About Chris

Chris Fischer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 20 years of experience in mental health. He focuses on practical, person-centered care and makes space for what matters most to the client.

Background and approach

Chris listens first and then helps people set clear, manageable goals. He keeps language simple and works to make sessions feel straightforward and useful.

Over two decades he has supported people facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, and addiction concerns. He also addresses stress, grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and many relationship and family challenges.

Additional focuses include caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image, and communication problems. Chris draws on several therapeutic methods to match what each person needs in the moment.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation, and the Gottman Method to address relationship dynamics. He also integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy and EMDR where they fit the goals.

Sessions are tailored to the individual. Chris designs a plan that combines practical skills, emotion work, and problem-solving.

He emphasizes clear steps clients can try between sessions to make steady progress. People who want straightforward, experienced guidance often choose Chris when they need help managing strong emotions, repairing communication, or coping with major life changes.

He aims to be a steady, encouraging presence while clients work toward their goals.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Chris commonly blends the Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) depending on what a client needs. The Gottman Method looks at communication patterns and practical tools to reduce conflict and build connection. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. DBT teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for managing intense feelings and urges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adapt techniques over time. Together they track what helps and adjust the plan when needed rather than sticking to one fixed method.

Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and exercises, phone works well for quick check-ins or when bandwidth is limited, and text-based options allow brief updates or ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and maintain regular contact without long commutes.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Chris address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and relationship issues, parenting and family concerns, ADHD, and related problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Chris takes a client-centered approach. He listens closely, sets clear goals with clients, and uses practical skills alongside deeper emotion work.
What background and experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience in the mental health field, including many years practicing in Texas and other states, working with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Texas LPC credential and practices from Texas.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered online?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigue

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed in

Texas

Languages

English