Christopher Waters greets people with a straightforward, compassionate style.
01About Christopher
Christopher Waters greets people with a straightforward, compassionate style. He is a licensed professional counselor - LPC - based in New Jersey with nine years of hands-on experience. He aims to make first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure about starting therapy.
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and problems tied to trauma and abuse. He also supports people dealing with substance use concerns, low self-esteem, motivation blocks, and challenges around intimacy and relationships.
Background and approach
Christopher tailors conversations and plans to each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Christopher listens for what matters most and then works with clients to develop small, doable changes.
He pays attention to emotions and real-life obstacles like work, parenting, or caregiving stress. People can expect calm, respectful interactions. Christopher emphasizes sensitivity and compassion while helping clients name problems and try new ways of coping.
He also brings experience addressing issues such as grief, career transitions, and questions about life purpose. For those ready to begin, he encourages taking a single next step. The process starts with a brief matching form and scheduling.
From there he and the client decide on pacing, session format, and short-term goals together.
02Credentials
- LPC (New Jersey)
- License 37PC00857500 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1235772559 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Christopher lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Antisocial personality
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
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04Online support
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Christopher uses evidence-based techniques that focus on symptoms, skills, and real-life changes. One approach emphasizes identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression; this helps people develop clearer routines and calmer responses. Another approach centers on processing difficult experiences and learning safer ways to cope with trauma-related memories, which can reduce avoidance and improve daily functioning.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before, then recommend approaches to try together. Plans are adjusted over time based on progress and client feedback.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief support, homework check-ins, or when writing out thoughts helps more than speaking. These formats offer flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Christopher help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, and career questions among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a practical, goal-oriented approach and tailors conversation and plans to each person's needs. Expect calm listening and concrete steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as an LPC, which stands for licensed professional counselor, and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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