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Congratulations on taking the first step toward personal growth, healing and change! I will help you identify your goals, the roadblocks in the way and action steps you can take to overcome those hurdles. The important part (and the most challenging) is identifying the underlying, root cause of the problems rather than treating the superficial symptoms. Sometimes this can occur in only a couple of sessions. Sometimes it takes longer, but it is always based on your specific situation and your goals. I promise to be gentle, patient and challenging as you make real progress.
Education & Professional Experience:
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. I received my Masters in Counseling (MACO) and my Master in Divinity (MDiv) from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 2007. Since then I've gained extensive experience in a wide range of therapeutic settings involving, families, couples, children, teens and individuals of all ages. My clinical approaches include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy and Christian Counseling.
Other Professional/Personal Experience:
In addition to my professional/clinical skills, I also bring "real world" experience to the counseling setting. My wife and I have been married since 2007 and we have 3 sons (ages 6, 11, and 14). We spent several years as houseparents at a boarding school for teenagers. We currently operate an internet-based sales business and run a small farm/homestead. We are highly involved in our church. These practical experiences help me relate to you and your struggles with fresh eyes. I understand the abstract counseling theories, but I also understand how to apply them practically to the very real struggles you are facing.
What you can expect:
Everybody is different. Your goals and struggles are unique to you. Therefore my role is to come alongside you and help you to identify your goals and the underlying issues standing in your way. Once you begin addressing those underlying issues, many of the superficial symptoms that brought you begin to fade away and you are on your way to healing. Although therapy is challenging (like all good things), I also strive to make it humorous and fun. You are on a positive trajectory! There is joy, peace and fun involved in that journey.
Who am I the best fit for:
~Your faith can be an important factor in your success. I am a Christian, and I have the most success helping people who are guided by their Christian faith. It's not a requirement however.
~Individuals struggling with anxiety, stress, PTSD, depression, relationship issues, life changes, career changes and young adult issues
~Lifestyle addictions (spending, gambling, porn, over-eating, exercise, etc)
~Families, couples, pre-marital counseling and parents.
I'd be honored to begin listening to your story right away!
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Chris Weidler. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Chris W. is a calm and comfortable presence in the midst of my difficult situation. He has been a great listener and offers thoughtful and wise responses to guide me.
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I have only had a few sessions with Chris but he has been extremely helpful in my healing. I truly appreciate him praying for me after our sessions. I would highly recommend him to help guide anyone through struggles they are having.
Written on Dec 04, 2024 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Chris is a great listener I feel comfortable conversing with him and would strongly recommend his services.
Written on Sep 30, 2024 after therapy with Chris for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and coaching
Chris is a pro.
Written on Sep 18, 2024 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Chris is an excellent and is able to explain and describe my thoughts and feelings better than I can even think through them.
Written on Sep 11, 2024 after therapy with Chris for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Chris is awesome at identifying areas to improve identifying things that I can work on and also caring enough.
To create a safe space for me to speak freely.
Written on Aug 23, 2024 after therapy with Chris for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Chris is an amazing and helpful in his therapy offering advice suggestions and challenges to help me to see the situation in another perspective. The sessions with Chris is professional & effective.
Written on Aug 15, 2024 after therapy with Chris for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and coaching
Chris has a sense of humor, is kind and compassionate. He listens and gives insight and wisdom and pushes me to see things from the individuals in my life point of view. His prayers are on point! A blessing, he was my first therapist ever and answers text in between sessions with care and depth!
Written on Aug 13, 2024 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
He listened very well and was very personable
Written on Mar 26, 2024 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Chris listens and responds in a way that is not critical or judgmental, and offers practical steps to overcoming whatever issue you may be going through. Definitely recommend!
Written on Feb 03, 2024 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
He is very friendly understanding and personable. His advice and counsel have been quite helpful.
Written on Jan 18, 2024 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Chris has fantastic insight and is a great therapist.
Written on Aug 18, 2023 after therapy with Chris for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Very good person to work with!
Written on May 22, 2023 after therapy with Chris for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Chris is very knowledgeable and capable of assisting anyone who needs it!
Written on May 11, 2023 after therapy with Chris for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
Chris has been amazing! He listens and communicates in a way that makes me feel respected and understood.
Written on Apr 17, 2023 after therapy with Chris for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Chris breaks things down and uses realistic examples. Also has great materials for learning.
Written on Apr 13, 2023 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Great therapist. As a first timer he made me feel very comfortable.
Written on Mar 24, 2023 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and parenting issues
Very knowledgeable, authentic, and gracious.
Written on Jan 06, 2023 after therapy with Chris for 3 weeks on issues concerning coaching
Chris is very helpful and is able to analyze a situation and come up with solutions.
Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Chris for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
He's very caring and personable.
Written on Dec 23, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Chris - Has been a huge help toward my journey of healing and building a stronger me. He is able to listen, hear me, apply insights into my internal drivers, how to process feelings, acknowledge personal wins, and take the time to reflect on how my needs work within my relationship. He is a great fit for my journey and I wanted to say thank you!
Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Hello my name is Joshua, I have been working with Chris for approximately half a year. Chris is a devoted man of God as well as a highly educated therapist and he uses his knowledge mixed with God's truths to bring clarity to whatever you may be facing. I know this because he has done exactly that for and with me and I am so thankful that God brought us together. My wife and I are now going to be doing couples therapy together with Chris and all I can say is " God Is So Good "!
Written on Dec 07, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Awesome
Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and grief
Chris has been a great ear for me while I have gone through a tumultuous time in my life. I appreciate his responsiveness and his clear minded approach to working through situations.
Written on Oct 24, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 1 year on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Chris truly takes the time to listen and help me with my anxiety and stress.
Written on Oct 19, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I think Chris has done a great job helping me. I am very pleased
Written on Oct 08, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Patient and understanding. Allows you to fully flesh out your ideas before adding his own thoughts.
Written on Aug 10, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Chris does a phenomenal job of making you feel heard and of being a reasonable sounding board for the thoughts running around in your head. He expresses encouragement often and truly wants to see you succeed in your goals.
Written on Aug 02, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Chris is wonderful. I’ve been very appreciative of his ability to help with issues from a Faith based perspective.
Written on Jul 27, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Chris is an awesome guy with patience and a lot of good advice. He was really flexible and responsive!
Written on Jul 10, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, and addictions
I really am lucky that I was paired with Chris as my therapist. He is spot on with his counseling with me regarding my PTSD from a trauma I experienced, as well as giving me the tools needed to help me in my marriage and communication. I would highly recommend Chris!
Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Great Therapist
Written on May 30, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Chris has been awesome so far! I can tell he really cares about what he does.
Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Great Guy that listens to my concerns and gripes about my life. Gives solid advice as well.
Written on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
Chris has helped me work through some big and immediate stressors that were overwhelming to me and is helping me build strategies to achieve my goals and adjust positively to stress.
Written on Apr 01, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coaching, and compassion fatigue
My experience has been very good with Chris. I have just started this journey and appreciate his insight and help
Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Can't say anything bad about Chris. He thoroughly listens and really hears what you have to say and gives thoughtful and intentional insights in return. He always response to emails with well thought out responses and really helps guide you in the right direction of identifying your thoughts, feelings, motivations etc. Speaks to like a real friend, is understanding but holds you accountable in your therapy journey, but most importantly you can tell he truly cares and wants to help make you a better, happier, healthier version of yourself.
Written on Feb 18, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Chris is a great guy! After my first session with him, I quickly realized he’s the therapist for me. His down to earth personality and realistic vision, he gets it. Highly recommend and wish nothing but the best for him and his future clients!
Written on Feb 04, 2022 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
A wonderful man, able to help me identify goals to actively pursue. Definitely willing to tell you the facts. Wonderful Christian.
Written on Dec 12, 2021 after therapy with Chris for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Chris by far asks the best questions and makes the best deductions out of all of my previous therapists. I have 5 years getting therapy and I've seen three therapists before Chris. I wasn't sure how much more i could learn after so much "experience " however, Chris brought in a new perspective that i have no been provided before.
Written on Oct 28, 2021 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and coaching
He’s very professional and I enjoy our sessions
Written on Oct 12, 2021 after therapy with Chris for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting issues
In just two months, I went from waking up terrified that I could not handle the stresses of the day ahead, to knowing I can handle anything that comes up... Even the unexpected!
Counseling with Chris has been the best financial investment of my life!
Written on Oct 11, 2021 after therapy with Chris for 2 months
I like how Chris keeps the session in check and makes sure we talk about certain points of how I felt and stay on course with my goals. Great listener as well!
Written on Sep 06, 2021 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, and adhd
Spent three sessions with Chris. I am glad I started this process. He got right to the source of the issue and started working constructively before the second session.
Written on Aug 16, 2021 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
Chris is very non-judgemental and supportive. He is encouraging and understanding, yet will hold you accountable.
Written on Jun 28, 2021 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
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