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Hello, I am Chris Coleman. I possess 2 Masters degrees: Professional Counseling & Addiction Counseling. A dually licensed therapist in Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor & Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Provider. I am licensed in Maryland as an LCPC, and in Washington, D.C. as a therapist and substance use disorder therapist. I work with those challenged with substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorders. I have over two decades in the field, demonstrating compassion, non-condemning, empathic setting, with a direct approach to meet you where you are.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
When we meet , we'll start with brief introductions, and in the assessment, we will build a working relationship, to find out where you are, and where you desire to go. Then, we'll look at the specific challenges you're facing. This will help us to create a plan, like tailor made clothing, for us to work through in following sessions. Currently my intake slots are also my session availability slots: Tuesday's/Thursday's at 8:00 AM EST.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Having worked in this field for the time I have, there is one of many statements that help guide me in working with you: "If it causes a problem, then it is a problem". My strengths start with my compassion and empathy for people, and the two greatest assets are the two body parts on the side of my head: My ears! Hearing your story of what you desire to change.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Have you wondered, "what's wrong with me?!" My approach is, "What happened to you?!" Do you find yourself struggling with racing, running thoughts, lacking motivation, direction, finding difficulty with dealing with life on life terms, and the only way to quiet the noise, find some calm is to use substances? Perhaps some other unwanted coping skill? I enjoy working with people just like you, to get you liberated.
Motivational Interviewing
Non-condemning, open, reflective, finding your strength, where you desire to go, how to get there. Used this in & with: Substance Use/Co-Occurring Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, life choices, Bipolar Disorder
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Used this in & with: Substance Use/Co-Occurring Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, life choices, Bipolar Disorder
Christian Counseling
faith-based for those that may be struggling in their walk, faith in God, reading/studying/understanding and applying the Word to their lives
Group Therapy
Substance use disorders/co-occurring disorders, finding and identifying the power and strength of the group. Outpatient, prison & jail, probation & parole, ASAP and federal referrals.
Trauma-Focused CBT
Used this in & with: Substance Use/Co-Occurring Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, life choices, Bipolar Disorder, Acute & Post Stress Disorder, trauma