Chris is a therapist and poet currently living in Philadelphia, PA. They are level 1 trained in internal family systems and combine the modality with focusing, mindfulness, and somatic practices. They believe this approach is most helpful for understanding oneself, living an authentic and meaningful life, and breaking away from the harmful conditionings of the dominant systems we live in. Chris specializes in working with trauma, grief, neurodiversity, queerness, relationships issues, and chronic illness. They enjoy working with teenagers, young adults, adults, elders, and especially with anyone looking to slow down and learn to listen with care and curiosity to their internal world.

Being a human is difficult. Life is stressful and overwhelming. Things just don’t seem to make sense. And sometimes it feels like it’s your fault for not being able to keep up with it. You try and put effort in, but the same patterns keep repeating and you find yourself again demoralized, hurt, and confused. Why can’t you get it right? The good news is that there’s nothing wrong with you. These are normal reactions to the way things are. The other good news is that these patterns can be changed. In the therapy, we learn to slow things down to be with the stress and overwhelm, the hurt and confusion, and the big life questions that keep coming back. We can bring compassion and validation to the tender areas that need healing and rest. As we spend time with these tender areas, the stories of your life unfold. You begin to understand the wisdom carried within and where it is trying to guide you. Using compassion, creativity, and curiosity, I can support you in arriving to a sense of clarity with this. I will help you feel what needs to be felt for you to be your most authentic self.