- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Bipolar disorder
About Chris
Chris Fischer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 20 years of combined experience. He brings a steady, practical style to sessions and focuses on concerns that often leave people feeling overwhelmed, including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and parenting challenges. He speaks English and offers multiple session formats to fit different needs.
He begins by listening to what matters most to each person. Sessions are built around the client's goals and day-to-day struggles rather than one-size-fits-all plans.
Background and approach
Chris draws from proven approaches to help people change unhelpful thinking, manage strong emotions, and repair important relationships. Over two decades of work in counseling have included crisis response, trauma, grief, and long-term mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. He has also supported people coping with caregiver strain, chronic illness, and the complicated feelings that follow separation or loss.
That breadth of experience informs a flexible, problem-solving approach in sessions. Chris uses a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and relationship skills drawn from the Gottman Method. He tailors techniques to fit what each person needs in the moment, whether that means learning coping skills, processing difficult memories, or practicing communication moves.
Parents who are worn out, anxious, or trying to rebuild balance often find the focus practical and direct. He helps people sort priorities, set realistic boundaries, and manage stress so parenting feels less chaotic. The aim is clearer thinking and steadier day-to-day routines.
What Chris works with
Everything Chris lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Chris helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Chris lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches you can use online
Chris draws often on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice and change thought patterns that feed anxiety, depression, or unhelpful behaviors. CBT is useful for building concrete skills like planning, thought tracking, and problem solving.He also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills are helpful when emotions feel overwhelming or reactions are getting in the way of daily life. Emotionally-Focused Therapy supports work on connection and communication in relationships by helping identify and shift the patterns that keep partners or loved ones stuck.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps most. That collaborative process makes it easier to pick methods that fit a person's situation and comfort level.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and practicing communication skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging support quick reflections, skill reminders, or ongoing check-ins between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to work on stress, parenting, mood, and relationship challenges without rearranging a whole day.
Questions people ask about Chris
What concerns does this counselor address?
Chris works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting-related strain.
What is the therapy style like?
The approach is client-centered and practical, focusing on clear goals and techniques to manage thoughts, emotions, and communication in daily life.
How much experience does the therapist have?
He has 20 years of experience in the mental health field, including work in Texas and other states across a range of clinical settings.
What are the credentials and where is the therapist located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counselor?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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