Chris Copas

Hi, I'm Chris, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S) with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field helping individuals with a wide range of emotional and life issues. I use evidence-based therapeutic strategies as well as a person-centered approach to individualize your needs, abilities and means to achieve your goals. I work with individuals who have likely been struggling for many years, sometimes have more than one identified issue and are unsure of how to change how they feel, improve their relationships or see things getting better for themselves. Typically, core issues can be identified within the first few sessions along with a plan to manage them.

Though I've dedicated many years to serious clinical work, I think humor is very important. I like to take things into balance and not lose levity of an otherwise difficult or unpleasant situation. I'm sure there are times for us all, that humor is what helped get us through something.

I specialize in the Adult population; many of those I work with have been to counseling before but it's been years since they were actively involved, though I also have many people who this would be their first ever session. I enjoy that variety and cater my approach to each individual I speak with.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

My approach is eclectic, making use of the core mechanisms of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (identifying specific thoughts & beliefs) along with Person Centered Therapy (focusing on your unique experience). Discussions are insight driven, bringing to light a path for you; in our discussions, what you will bring forward will shed light on those areas of needed focus to bring about your desired change.

Positive Psychology

While individuals often seek counseling when there is a problem, I like to know what within your history has gone well; what your skills, interests, abilities, wishes and successes have been as well.

Person-centered (Rogerian)

We each have a story to tell which is rich in experience and carries meaning in our personal journey; this is where we find the fuel and opportunity to achieve our wishes.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

Regardless of if you are seeking counseling for a better understanding of yourself, needing an unbiased trained individual to hear you out without judgement or if your needing to make improvements and alleviate suffering, everyone wants to feel momentum in each of those endeavors.

Having lived, studied and worked in rural America, large cities, military, civilian, blue and white collar jobs, I find that I can relate to wide spectrum of people. If you are looking for an honest ally who can offer hope while centering on achievable goals, an empathetic ear but wanting to learn how to problem-solve, needing direction for personal development and empowerment, then we might be a good match.