Chris Fischer , LPC

Chris Fischer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 20 years of experience in mental health. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, ADHD, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, and issues common to women. His style is straightforward and respectful, aimed at helping people get back to functioning and feeling more like themselves.

He combines clear, goal-focused strategies with attention to emotions. Sessions are built around the person in front of him, not a one-size-fits-all plan. He uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for managing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

For people affected by trauma and painful memories, he incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to lessen the hold of upsetting events. Emotionally-Focused Therapy techniques help when intimacy, attachment, or deep relationship patterns are causing distress. He also draws on the Gottman Method for practical work on communication in close relationships.

Chris has worked in Texas for many years and previously practiced in other states, so he brings a broad background to clinical conversations. He aims to make therapy understandable, with clear steps and homework when appropriate. Sessions can include talking, skill practice, and structured exercises.

He recognizes that starting therapy feels risky. He offers a calm, steady presence and helps people set realistic goals. The focus is on usable tools, steady progress, and restoring day-to-day functioning.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Chris uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; this is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal effectiveness when emotions feel overwhelming.

For trauma-related concerns he applies Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to reduce the intensity of painful memories and their emotional charge. Each approach focuses on concrete strategies and step-by-step work so progress is measurable and understandable.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about their history, goals, and preferences, then suggest approaches and adjust as learning happens. Clients help set priorities and test what works, so treatment shifts if needed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and exercises that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging work well for shorter check-ins, quick skill reminders, or ongoing support between sessions. These options aim to make therapy flexible and easier to fit into daily life.