Christopher Mabrey, LMHC

Christopher Mabrey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana with over a decade of experience as both a school counselor and a mental health therapist. Over the past 10 years he has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, career pressures, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and ADHD. He has also supported individuals recovering from physical trauma and emotional abuse.

His therapeutic style is interactive and collaborative, focused on helping people move toward healthier, more satisfying lives. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and avoids stigmatizing labels. Christopher blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with humanistic and rational-emotive methods, and he draws on an eclectic toolkit to match treatment to what each person needs.

Sessions are tailored through thoughtful dialogue and individualized planning so that the work fits each client’s unique situation and goals. Christopher emphasizes empowerment and practical steps for change, supporting clients as they take the courageous first moves toward greater well-being and fulfillment.

He welcomes those ready to begin that process and offers steady professional support throughout the journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Christopher draws on client-centered therapy to create a collaborative, nonjudgmental environment where clients’ goals and values guide sessions. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect, and it can be especially helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and life transitions.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT offers practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with impulse control or addictions by helping clients test and change the thoughts that fuel distress.

Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) is another tool Christopher employs for clients dealing with relational pain, attachment concerns, and intimacy issues. EFT focuses on understanding emotional responses and reshaping patterns that interfere with secure connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christopher works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access care from different locations. These options allow ongoing, consistent work with a licensed professional while accommodating varied communication styles and life demands.