Christopher Carlson, LICSW
Compassionate, practical support for anger and stress
Book with ChristopherWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Christopher works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts, Vermont, Iowa
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Christopher
Christopher Carlson is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. He speaks English and offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
Christopher draws on six years of clinical experience to help people handle life changes and painful events. He works in a direct and respectful way, listening first to what matters most to each person.
Background and approach
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with clear steps to try between meetings. He uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and try different behaviors. He also employs Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused ideas to make space for feelings and strengthen how people understand their emotions.
In conversation he stays warm and interactive, aiming to reduce shame and blame. He avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on what a person wants to change. The plan is tailored to each person's needs and situations.
People turn to him for concerns such as addiction struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, sleep or eating problems, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. He also helps with communication and control issues, panic attacks, social anxiety, and compassion fatigue.
To begin, readers can use the site Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
What Christopher works with
Everything Christopher lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Christopher's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Family problems
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Christopher lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anger, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing alternative behaviors. CBT is often used for panic attacks, social anxiety, and depression because it teaches practical skills to try between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy creates a supportive space where the therapist listens and reflects, helping people feel heard and better understand their own goals. Christopher will work collaboratively to find which approach or combination fits best. He discusses goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then adjusts techniques over time. The process is interactive and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all. Online sessions offer flexibility for busy schedules and different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or the camera isn’t wanted. Live chat or text messaging are convenient for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when shorter, more frequent contact helps maintain progress. These options make it simpler to keep therapy going around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.Questions people ask about Christopher
What concerns does Christopher focus on?
He works with a wide range of issues including anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, and sleep or eating problems.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is warm and interactive, with practical steps and respectful listening. He aims to reduce shame and tailor each plan to individual needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working in mental health settings and with people from a variety of backgrounds.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a licensed independent clinical social worker, LICSW, licensed in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.