Dr. Christopher Curtis, LPC - Therapist in Michigan

About Christopher

Dr. Christopher Curtis is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Michigan who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and related issues. He brings 20 years of experience to each session and aims to help people find more balance and hope in daily life.

He creates a calm, accepting space where clients can talk through thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without judgment. He uses straightforward conversations and practical tools to help people make changes.

Background and approach

Sessions are collaborative - the client and therapist decide what to try and what to adjust. Dr. Curtis emphasizes building skills that clients can use between sessions to handle stress, relationships, and life transitions.

Training includes work with cognitive behavior approaches and a strong emphasis on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He also has historical training from well-known figures in the field and integrates techniques from mindfulness and eye movement desensitization when appropriate. The work blends evidence-based strategies with a respectful, person-centered attitude.

Clients can expect short-term skill building alongside deeper exploration when needed. Dr. Curtis focuses on helping people manage symptoms and improve everyday functioning.

He aims to leave clients with practical strategies they can use at home to support lasting change. For anyone in Michigan looking for a steady, experienced counselor, Dr. Curtis offers a direct and compassionate approach aimed at practical results.

Therapeutic approaches that work well online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small actions toward those values. It combines mindful awareness with practical exercises to reduce struggle with painful thoughts and feelings, which can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, social anxiety, and habit-related issues like smoking or vaping cessation.

Finding the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, try out methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative process can happen over time as trust and clarity grow.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families and individuals. Video calls let you meet face to face from home, phone sessions reduce screen time, and live chat or text messaging can support brief check-ins or skill practice between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a routine and keep progress moving forward.

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 problems does he commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns including parenting and fatherhood issues.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses plainspoken, collaborative conversations and helps clients build tools to use between sessions rather than only talking about problems.

What is his background and experience?

He has 20 years of clinical experience and blends cognitive behavior approaches with mindfulness and other techniques learned over many years.

What credentials and location should I know about?

He is a licensed professional counselor with license number MI LPC 6401007418 and practices in Michigan.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs and payment handled?

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

What steps are needed to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 20 years
Licensed: Michigan
Languages: English

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