Christopher Smith

I’ve always been the person friends came to talk things through with, and psychotherapy is where that landed. After graduating from Lynchburg University and Catholic University of America, I counseled youth in underserved parts of Washington, DC, then worked as a clinical social worker with Loudoun County Public Schools. I have been in private practice since 2021 and started Sunny Ridge Counseling back in 2023. Good therapy starts with trust, so my goal is to make this space feel like yours.

Therapy doesn’t have to look traditional. Some of my best sessions have happened on walks, on a basketball court, or over a video game. I draw on CBT, psychodynamic work, mindfulness, and a strengths-based approach, shaped around what actually works for you.

We can start as fast or as slow as you would like. First I want to learn about you as a person and for you to learn about me.