Chris Freeman-Clark, LISW

Chris Freeman-Clark is an independently licensed social worker (LISW) in Ohio with 21 years of mental health experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, hoarding, and people who want to change but are unsure where to begin.

He uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies in sessions. He listens to how everyday patterns affect mood and relationships, then helps people try new behaviors and ways of thinking. Sessions aim to make small, manageable changes rather than overwhelm someone with big steps.

Chris draws on client-centered methods to follow what each person brings to the room. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Motivational interviewing supports people who are uncertain or stuck about changing habits like substance use or hoarding behaviors.

In practice he often helps people untangle family of origin issues, work through guilt and shame, and manage isolation or loneliness. He also supports parents and fathers who are navigating blended family issues or adoption and foster care concerns. Practical problem solving is mixed with attention to how past experiences shape present choices.

Sessions focus on clear goals such as reducing avoidance, improving communication, or creating steps to address clutter and hoarding. He encourages small experiments between sessions and checks what is working. People who want to move forward at a steady, realistic pace may find this method useful.

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