Christopher (Chris) Chur
Relationship-minded counselor focused on practical change
LMHC Hawaii
- Experience
- 3 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Christopher
Christopher (Chris) Chur is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Hawaii who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, low self-esteem, depression, addiction concerns, grief, and career transitions. He also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, bipolar-related challenges, and big life changes.
Background and approach
Chris keeps language simple and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Chris aims for short-term and longer-term work depending on what someone needs.
He creates an open environment where a person can name feelings and struggles without judgment. Sessions are collaborative and grounded in everyday choices that lead to small changes.
His training includes a Master’s in Counseling Psychology and a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care and Counseling, which informs his whole-person perspective. He leans on established methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy while also using relationship-focused tools like the Gottman Method and attachment-based ideas.
In session Chris emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and helping clients build an internal sense of control. He discusses practical habits, communication skills, and values-based goals so people can notice steady progress between meetings.
He also addresses more specific patterns such as codependency, communication problems, family of origin issues, forgiveness, and isolation. People who want to bring faith or spiritual concerns into talk are welcome to do so as part of the conversation.
Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit your life
Christopher uses the Gottman Method to help people improve communication patterns and reduce recurring conflict in important relationships. That approach focuses on practical skills for listening, repair after arguments, and rebuilding connection. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is also part of his work; ACT helps people clarify values, accept difficult thoughts, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy appears in his practice as well, and it is used to look at how early relationship patterns show up in current behavior and closeness.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made, keeping the focus on what feels useful in day-to-day life.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video sessions allow face-to-face work on communication and emotion cues, phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option, live chat suits quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work and family obligations.
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Experience
3+ years
Licensed in
Hawaii
Languages
English