LCSW, 10 years of experience
Chris Elliott is a licensed clinical social worker with more than a decade of experience in providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families. His clinical approach integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness based interventions. Chris focuses on helping clients build psychological flexibility, process trauma, and align their actions with personal values to foster meaningful, lasting change.
Clients can expect a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgemental space focused on building trust and rapport. Chris will take time to understand the client's concerns, personal history, and goals for therapy. The session typically includes a discussion of what brings the client to therapy, an overview of relevant life experiences, and a review of practical details such as confidentiality and the therapeutic process.
Chris Elliott's greatest strength is his ability to create a safe, compassionate, and culturally responsive space where clients feel truly seen and heard. His calm, grounded presence, combined with over a decade of clinical experience, allows him to guide clients through complex emotional challenges with clarity and care.
If you're ready to approach therapy with openness and curiosity, even if you're feeling uncertain or stuck, I invite you to contact me. You may be navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, or self-doubt, and seeking a deeper understanding of yourself and your patterns. Are you willing to explore your values, face difficult emotions, and commit to meaningful change? I’m passionate about working with individuals who are motivated to build resilience, enhance emotional flexibility, and live a more intentional, values-driven life.
2 ratings with written reviews
July 12, 2025
Very genuine and seemed to find value in every aspect of my response to the question.
July 2, 2025
Chris was great, not only did he listen but he actually gave input on everything and showed he was listening, asked questions pertained to the topics we were talking about, and showed me empathy and honesty, I felt heard and respected. He’s a really a cool guy and I really appreciate him, great energy!
Chris Elliott integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into his practice as a structured, goal-oriented approach to help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop healthier behaviors, and build emotional resilience. His work blends evidence-based CBT techniques with humanistic, client-centered style to support lasting, meaningful change.
Chris Elliott uses Motivational Interviewing to help clients explore and resolve ambivalence about change. He uses empathetic,, nonjudgemental dialogue, to support individuals in identifying their own reasons for change and strengthens their motivation and commitment to personal growth.
Mindfulness is incorporated into practice to help clients build present-moment awareness, reduce stress, and respond to challenges with greater clarity and calm. Chris uses mindfulness techniques to support emotional regulation, self-compassion and deeper connection to ones's thoughts and feelings.
Acceptance and commitment techniques are incorporated into practice to assist clients develop psychological flexibility which allows them to be present with difficult thoughts and emotions while committing to actions aligned with their values. Chris guides individuals in accepting what they cannot control, clarifying personal values, and taking meaningful steps toward lasting change and emotional well being.