I am an LCSW therapist licensed New York State. I have 9 years of professional work experience. I have worked in publicly funded mental health clinics, as well as substance abuse treatment communities.
I have experience in helping a wide range of clients, from children to adults, couples and families, with a wide range of metal health presentations. I have partnered with clients to improve their issues with stress, anxiety, relationships, anger management, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and trying to understand their unique experience.
I will strategize our discussions and treatment plan to your unique and specific needs. Making the first more towards therapy can be daunting. I am proud of your courage in getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 128874
NY LCSW 086139
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Christopher Standish. 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 is a breath of fresh air. He really focuses in on the details and is all heart. I trust him and these days, trust matters!
Written on Feb 11, 2025 after therapy with Christopher for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
He listens well and responds in a way that reassures you that he is listening
Written on Oct 21, 2024 after therapy with Christopher for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very pleased!
Written on Oct 09, 2024 after therapy with Christopher for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues