Chris Dougherty

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I help clients understand how thoughts affect emotions and behaviors, and how small shifts in thinking can lead to meaningful improvements in daily life. Together, we work on practical skills to reduce distress, build confidence, and respond to challenges in healthier ways. CBT can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, OCD, stress, grief, and related concerns. My approach is supportive, goal-oriented, and focused on helping you make progress one step at a time.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

We all have moments where our emotions feel overwhelming, leaving us feeling 'on edge' or stuck. I provide DBT skills as a kind, steady guide for those moments. We focus on mindfulness and emotional regulation not as a rigid manual, but as a way to nurture your nervous system. These tools help you lower the internal volume so you can respond to life’s challenges with a sense of peace and clarity

EMDR

Sometimes, the "loops" we find ourselves in are caused by past experiences that haven't been fully processed. Using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), we work to resolve the underlying trauma or "glitches" that keep you in a state of hyper-vigilance or survival mode. Best for: PTSD, deep-seated "stuckness," and unresolved childhood or professional trauma.

Christian Counseling

As a Christian counselor, I provide compassionate support and guidance to individuals seeking to navigate life's challenges through a faith-based perspective. By integrating Christian principles with therapeutic techniques, I help clients achieve mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. My goal is to walk alongside you, offering wisdom and hope, as we work together to foster healing, growth, and a deeper connection with God.

Acceptance and commitment (ACT)

I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop psychological flexibility—the ability to make room for uncomfortable thoughts and emotions while still taking meaningful action. Instead of getting stuck in the struggle to eliminate every difficult feeling, we work on noticing what matters most to you and using that as a guide for change. ACT is a strong fit for people who want more than symptom relief. In our work together, we focus on building tools you can use in everyday life so you can move toward purpose, confidence, and growth even when challenges are still present.