Chad Starrak, LCSW
Story-focused therapy for stress and trauma recovery
Details
| Name | Chad Starrak |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Chad
Chad Starrak is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who centers Narrative therapy in his approach. He focuses on clear, practical steps to help people who feel stuck by anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, anger, or life transitions.
Chad frames therapy as a process of making sense of the stories that shape daily life so people can move forward with more choice and clarity. He draws on a mix of methods including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical skills, and EMDR.
Background and approach
These are used together to address emotional pain, patterns that repeat, and difficult memories. Sessions aim to name what’s happening, test small changes, and build skills that fit everyday life. Chad has five years of clinical experience.
He has helped people who live with chronic pain, dissociation, obsessive thoughts, avoidance, and feelings of emptiness. He also supports those coping with grief, first responder stress, immigration-related difficulties, and hospice or end-of-life concerns. Therapy is conversational and practical.
Chad listens first, then offers experiments and tools clients can try between sessions. He works with caregivers and creatives as individuals and helps them regain momentum when life feels overwhelming. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
Clients in Texas can expect a straightforward process that starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger management among the things Chad works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coaching
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Chad among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Chad among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Chad among the ways he works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Chad among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Chad among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Chad among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Chad among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Chad among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Chad among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Chad among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Chad directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Chad directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and skills-based approaches for online care
Chad combines Narrative therapy with client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to guide online sessions. Narrative therapy helps people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their problems, which can reduce the hold of painful patterns. Client-centered work focuses on listening and understanding the person as the expert on their life, creating a steady base for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that can ease anxiety and depression.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Chad will work with the client to identify which methods fit their goals and comfort level. Together they test small experiments and adjust strategies based on what actually helps between sessions.
Online therapy offers flexibility for many lifestyles. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for quick check-ins, and text messaging supports short daily coaching and reminders. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and keep momentum between appointments.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Chad commonly address?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coaching needs. Additional focus areas include OCD, panic, chronic pain and illness, codependency, and grief-related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses Narrative therapy alongside client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques. The style is collaborative, practical, and aimed at making sense of life stories while building useful skills.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has five years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and trauma-related concerns.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed as an LCSW in Texas and practices from that state. Sessions are provided to people located within Texas.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
Contacting this therapist
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