New to Grow
I’m Dr. Clarence “Chip” Chapman, a licensed professional clinical counselor and clinical supervisor who integrates evidence-based therapy with Christian faith when clients desire it. I work with adults facing depression, trauma, and addictive behaviors, including struggles with pornography, helping them find healing, renewed hope, and greater self-control. My style is compassionate, direct, and practical — combining clinical tools with spiritual support in a way that respects your beliefs and meets you where you are. My goal is to create a safe space where you can be honest, feel understood, and move toward lasting change emotionally and spiritually.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Starting therapy can feel a little nerve-wracking, so the first session is designed to be comfortable, supportive, and focused on understanding what brings you in. We’ll talk about what’s been going on in your life, the challenges you’re facing, and what you hope might feel different through therapy. You don’t have to tell your whole story perfectly — we’ll take it one step at a time. I’ll ask some questions about your mood, stress levels, relationships, background, and any concerns related to depression, trauma, or addictive behaviors, including pornography use, if that’s part of your story. This helps me understand the bigger picture and begin thinking about the best way to support you. We’ll also talk about your goals. Some people want relief from anxiety or low mood, some want to process painful past experiences, and others want help breaking patterns that leave them feeling stuck or ashamed. Together, we’ll start outlining a plan that feels realistic and meaningful for you. If faith is important to you, you’re welcome to bring that into the conversation as well. I’ll follow your lead on how much your spiritual life is integrated into our work. By the end of the first session, you can expect to have a clearer sense of how therapy with me works, what our focus might be, and what the next steps will look like. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, respected, and hopeful about the process ahead.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is my ability to balance compassion with practical, forward movement. I create a space where clients feel safe being honest about difficult emotions, painful experiences, and struggles with shame or addictive patterns, while also helping them build concrete skills they can use in everyday life. Clients often tell me they appreciate that I am supportive and understanding, but also clear, direct, and focused on meaningful change. I’m skilled at helping people understand how depression, trauma, and addictive behaviors are connected. Rather than only addressing surface symptoms, I work with clients to explore underlying patterns, emotional wounds, and belief systems that keep them stuck. At the same time, I incorporate evidence-based tools to improve emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, manage urges, and strengthen coping strategies. Another strength of my approach is integrating faith in a way that is respectful and client-led. For clients who desire it, we can include spiritual themes, values, and beliefs as part of the healing process, helping them move from guilt and shame toward grace, growth, and renewed purpose. I aim to meet each person where they are, honoring both their emotional and spiritual journey. Above all, I focus on helping clients leave therapy with more than insight — I want them to have practical skills, healthier patterns, and a stronger sense of hope and direction. My goal is not just short-term relief, but lasting change that carries into daily life, relationships, and personal growth.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Many of the people I work best with are carrying more than they let others see. On the outside, they may look capable, responsible, and “put together,” but internally they feel exhausted, discouraged, or weighed down by guilt, shame, or emotional pain. You might be struggling with depression that makes it hard to feel motivated, hopeful, or connected. Or you may be dealing with the effects of past trauma that still show up as anxiety, emotional shutdown, irritability, or difficulty trusting others. I also work with individuals who feel stuck in patterns of addictive or compulsive behavior, including pornography use. You may have tried to stop on your own and felt frustrated, ashamed, or spiritually defeated when it keeps coming back. Often, these behaviors are connected to deeper emotional pain, loneliness, stress, or unprocessed trauma. In our work together, we don’t just focus on stopping a behavior — we explore what’s underneath it and build healthier ways to cope, connect, and feel in control again. Many of my clients come from a Christian background or want their faith to be part of the healing process. You might feel like your struggles have affected your relationship with God, your sense of purpose, or how you see yourself spiritually. You may be wrestling with questions like, “Why can’t I get past this?” or “Why do I still feel this way even though I believe?” In therapy, we can integrate your faith at a level that feels comfortable to you — whether that means exploring spiritual themes, drawing on biblical principles, or simply honoring your values as part of your growth. You may be someone who is tired of surface-level solutions and ready to understand yourself more deeply. You want practical tools to manage emotions, break unhealthy patterns, and rebuild a sense of stability, but you also want space to talk honestly about what you’ve been through and how it has shaped you. You value a therapist who is direct but compassionate — someone who will listen without judgment, offer clear guidance, and walk alongside you as you work toward change. The people I’m best positioned to help are those who are willing to engage in the process, even if they feel unsure, discouraged, or skeptical at first. You don’t have to have everything figured out. You just need a willingness to show up and begin. Whether you’re feeling numb and disconnected, overwhelmed by painful memories, or stuck in cycles of shame and secrecy, therapy can be a place to begin untangl
EMDR
“EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It’s a therapy approach that helps your brain process and heal from distressing or traumatic experiences that feel ‘stuck.’ Sometimes difficult memories don’t get fully processed, so they keep triggering strong emotions, anxiety, or negative beliefs about yourself. During EMDR, we briefly bring up parts of a memory while you follow a form of back-and-forth stimulation (like eye movements, tapping, or sounds). This helps your brain reprocess the experience in a way that reduces the emotional intensity and allows you to see it from a more balanced, present-day perspective. You stay in control the whole time, and we go at a pace that feels safe. The goal isn’t to erase memories — it’s to help them feel less overwhelming and have less impact on your life now.”
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
“CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It’s a practical, skills-based approach that helps you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected. Sometimes we get stuck in patterns of thinking that make us feel worse — like assuming the worst, being overly hard on ourselves, or avoiding things that feel uncomfortable. In CBT, we work together to notice those patterns and learn new ways of thinking and responding. That might include coping tools for anxiety, strategies to manage low mood, or steps to change habits that keep you stuck. It’s an active form of therapy, and you’ll learn skills you can use in everyday life — not just in session.”
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
“DBT stands for Dialectical Behavior Therapy. It’s a skills-based therapy that helps people manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive reactions, and improve relationships. Many people who benefit from DBT feel emotions very strongly and may struggle with mood swings, conflict, or feeling overwhelmed. In DBT, we focus on four main skill areas: mindfulness (staying present), distress tolerance (getting through tough moments without making things worse), emotion regulation (understanding and managing feelings), and interpersonal effectiveness (communicating needs and setting boundaries). The goal is to help you feel more in control, handle stress more effectively, and build a life that feels more stable and meaningful.”
Christian Counseling
“Christian counseling is therapy that can include your faith as part of the healing process, if that’s important to you. We still use evidence-based counseling approaches, but we may also explore spiritual beliefs, prayer, scripture, or faith-based values as sources of strength, meaning, and guidance. You’re always in control of how much faith is part of the conversation. Some clients want their spiritual life deeply integrated into therapy, while others prefer a lighter touch. The goal is to support your emotional and mental health in a way that respects your beliefs and helps you grow both personally and spiritually.”
Psychoeducation
“Psychoeducation means learning about how your mind and emotions work so you can better understand what you’re experiencing. Sometimes just knowing why something is happening — like anxiety, depression, trauma responses, or stress — can make it feel less scary and more manageable. In therapy, psychoeducation might include learning how the nervous system reacts to stress, how thoughts affect emotions, or why certain patterns keep repeating. The goal is to give you useful knowledge and tools so you feel more in control and better able to cope in everyday life.”