Chris (Christopher) McKillop, LCPC, LCMHC

Chris (Christopher) McKillop is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and addictions. He works with clients who are coping with grief, trauma, parenting strains, career transitions, ADHD, and changes in mood such as bipolar symptoms. He brings 11 years of experience to sessions and practices in California.

Chris focuses on building practical skills people can use between visits. He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through what feels hard. Sessions center on collaborative goal-setting and learning concrete ways to manage strong emotions.

His style blends several behaviorally oriented approaches. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and experiment with different responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients clarify values and take actions that matter despite difficult feelings.

Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to help with anxiety and stress regulation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are used when people need skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Motivational Interviewing supports change when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.

Chris holds LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) credentials as listed. He aims to help people build resilience, increase self-awareness, and make manageable changes. If you want to explore next steps, be prepared to describe your goals and recent challenges when you reach out.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and addictions by shifting attention to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and tests new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. It is often used for stress, anger, and mood-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. Together they may blend ACT and CBT techniques or include mindfulness practices and DBT skills as needed.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It also lets people practice skills in real-life settings and bring immediate concerns into the session for problem solving. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and homework so they work well across different meeting styles, helping people make steady progress without disrupting everyday routines.