Chris (Christopher) McKillop, LCPC, LCMHC

Chris (Christopher) McKillop is a licensed therapist with more than a decade of experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, stress, and anger. He is licensed to practice in California, Maine, and North Carolina and holds the credentials LCPC and LCMHC - which stand for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, respectively. His work focuses on practical strategies for managing mood, addressing addictions, and supporting recovery from trauma and abuse while also attending to concerns such as grief, parenting, relationship difficulties, and career stress.

Chris creates a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their challenges and develop meaningful coping skills. He draws from evidence-based methods and tailors treatment to each individual, combining structured techniques with a respectful, client-centered stance. Whether the concern is anger management, ADHD, bipolar mood symptoms, low self-esteem, or adapting to life changes, he aims to help clients build resilience and gain clearer emotional insight.

Committed to collaborative care, Chris partners with clients to set goals and practice skills that support long-term well-being. His approach emphasizes empathy, professionalism, and practical tools designed to promote steady, sustainable change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Chris (Christopher) McKillop draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that reflect their values - this approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing skills to change them, which often helps with stress, mood concerns, and addictive behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy offers an empathic, non-directive environment where the therapist follows the client’s lead to build insight and self-worth, making it helpful for issues like grief, relationship struggles, and self-esteem challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Chris works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. This range of options can make it easier to maintain regular sessions, access licensed professionals from a distance, and continue therapeutic work through varied life circumstances.