Chris (Christopher) McKillop, LCPC, LCMHC

About Chris

Chris (Christopher) McKillop is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, parenting challenges, and life changes. He has 11 years of experience and works from California. He speaks English and holds the credentials LCPC and LCMHC, listed as ME LCPC CC5497 and NC LCMHC 10581.

Chris emphasizes a direct, steady approach so concerns feel manageable rather than overwhelming. In sessions he focuses on practical skills and clear steps.

Background and approach

He uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try different responses. He also draws on acceptance and commitment methods to help clients clarify values and act on them, and on dialectical behavior ideas for emotion regulation when feelings feel intense. Chris aims to make the room calm and straightforward.

He listens without judgment and helps clients build coping strategies they can use at home. Work in therapy often includes small experiments, skill practice, and honest planning for next steps. With families and those juggling parenting responsibilities, he keeps goals realistic and concrete.

He supports people through grief, trauma, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, and ADHD by breaking larger problems into manageable actions. The focus is on what changes are possible now and how to take the next step. Practical matters are part of his approach.

Sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. New clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time to meet.

Online approaches that focus on skills and values

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clearer about what matters to them and take small actions toward those values even when emotions are uncomfortable. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and for people wanting clearer direction in life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches simple steps to change unhelpful patterns. It is practical for stress, anger, mood concerns, and many everyday problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. Those skills can be helpful when strong reactions make daily life harder.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust strategies together. Treatment is collaborative and focuses on what feels useful in daily life.

Online therapy makes regular work easier to schedule. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions offer flexibility, and live chat or text-based messaging let clients check in between sessions. These options help people maintain continuity of care while balancing parenting, work, and other responsibilities.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, bipolar concerns, ADHD, LGBT issues, trauma and coping with life changes.

What is the general therapy style here?

The style is direct and compassionate, focusing on practical skills and steady support. Sessions emphasize clear steps and usable tools rather than abstract talk.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 11 years of experience working as a licensed counselor in multiple states and brings that background to his practice in California.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds LCPC and LCMHC credentials with details ME LCPC CC5497 and NC LCMHC 10581, and his practice is based in California.

Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on the therapist's listed availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Anger management
Depression

Also works with

Addictions
ADHD
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Grief
LGBT
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Trauma and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 11 years
Licensed: North Carolina, Maine, California
Languages: English

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