Christopher Massey, LCSW
Narrative-informed LCSW helping people move forward
Details
| Name | Christopher Massey |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Missouri |
| Licensed in | Missouri |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Christopher
Christopher Massey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Missouri. He draws on five years of experience helping people deal with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles. He uses Narrative and other practical approaches to help people make sense of their life stories and move toward change.
His sessions are warm and interactive. He listens without judgment and treats people with dignity and empathy. He avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on individual strengths instead.
Background and approach
Christopher blends several approaches to fit each person’s needs. He uses Narrative work to look at how problems are described and to open up new ways of seeing them. He pairs that with cognitive-behavioral tools to change unhelpful thoughts and actions, and client-centered care to keep the process grounded in the person’s goals.
In therapy he helps people set clear, doable goals and build concrete skills. That might include stress-management techniques, coping skills for mood or anxiety, or steps to repair important relationships. He also offers support for trauma, substance concerns, and life transitions.
Sessions can include short-term coaching or longer work, depending on what someone wants. Christopher accepts international clients and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a session based on availability.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse among the things Christopher works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Christopher among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Christopher among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Christopher among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Christopher among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Christopher among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Christopher among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Christopher among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Christopher among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Christopher among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Christopher among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Christopher 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 Christopher directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapeutic approaches for online sessions
Christopher commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe and retell the stories they carry about themselves. This approach looks at how problems are described and opens space for new meanings and options, which can be helpful for issues like identity, attachment, and coping after trauma.He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to examine how early connections shape current relationships and emotional patterns. That work helps when intimacy, trust, or caregiving dynamics are central concerns. Client-Centered Therapy is part of his practice as well, focusing on listening, empathy, and letting the person's goals guide the work.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about what feels useful, try strategies together, and adjust the plan based on goals and preferences. Clients help shape which tools are kept and which are changed as therapy moves forward.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility in how people connect. Video is useful for fuller conversations and visual cues, phone is easier when bandwidth is limited, chat can be good for quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or travel schedules while keeping the focus on practical progress.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, and career or life changes.
What is the therapist's overall style in sessions?
Sessions are described as warm and interactive. The approach emphasizes respect, empathy, and avoiding stigmatizing labels while building on a person's strengths.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working as a therapist with people facing a broad range of mental health and life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, registered in Missouri.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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