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Chris Gilliland

Therapist
17 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Men's issues, Relationship issues
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I help clients who are struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, or relationship challenges build insight, resilience, and lasting change. I provide a supportive space where clients can better understand what they’re going through, work through difficult emotions, and begin making meaningful changes in their lives.

My approach to therapy

I believe that seeking counseling is already a sign of strength and a desire for something better. Even when clients feel stuck or unsure whether change is possible, therapy can help uncover new perspectives, healthier patterns, and practical steps forward. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in meeting clients where they are.

What you can expect from me

In our sessions, I take time to understand each client’s story, what brought them to therapy, and what they hope to gain from the process. Together, we’ll identify strategies that fit their life and circumstances while building a relationship rooted in trust, support, and reliability.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Solution Oriented, Energetic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    17 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Southwest Texas State University, Other at The University of Texas at Austin
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Men's issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Panic disorders, Grief or loss
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based Family Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Play, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Behavior Management
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    100 North Central Expressway
    Richardson, TX 75080