- Stress and anxiety
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
About Christopher
Christopher Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 18 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship concerns. He also lists trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes among his focus areas. Christopher names social anxiety and phobia specifically as an area he works with.
Christopher uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people handle overwhelming feelings and situations. Sessions are practical and focused on clear steps people can take to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. He asks about prior treatment, current medications, and substance use as part of an initial assessment to understand safety and needs.
He pays attention to how early relationships and family of origin issues affect current behavior and feelings. Common topics in his work include attachment and abandonment concerns, control issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and a sense of emptiness or lack of life purpose. For people coping with drug and alcohol addiction, he discusses patterns that maintain use and practical alternatives.
Christopher clarifies expectations about treatment length and reviews progress periodically with clients. He explains that, after assessment, he will determine whether his areas of practice fit a person’s needs and can provide referrals if another level of care is more appropriate. His approach aims to make goals and next steps clear so people can track change.
Sessions are conducted in English and he does not accept international clients. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How clinical approaches guide online work
Christopher describes his work as rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on specific problems and measurable change. One common approach he uses helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then practice alternative ways of responding to anxiety and stressful situations. This approach is often useful for anxiety, social fears, and managing mood. Another approach addresses patterns that come from early relationships, looking at attachment and family of origin issues. That work helps people recognize how past experiences shape current reactions and then try different ways of relating and coping. For addiction-related concerns he examines triggers and impulsive behavior, and works on building practical coping strategies. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Christopher will work collaboratively to figure out which techniques fit a person’s goals and preferences and will review progress as treatment continues. He discusses assessment findings and, if needed, offers referrals to different levels of care. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions around work, caregiving, or school by reducing travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or sessions that do not require being on camera, depending on the format offered. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques for remote sessions to address social anxiety, addiction patterns, and mood concerns in practical ways.Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on social anxiety and phobia and related topics.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps clients can take to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Sessions emphasize clear goals and measurable progress.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns including addiction, trauma, and anxiety-related problems.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or messaging are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing details are provided through the service billing process.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin the intake process.