Christopher Rhodes, LMHC

Christopher Rhodes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who works with English-speaking clients to address a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. He earned a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Flagler College in Saint Augustine, Florida, and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in Tampa, Florida, training that informs a compassionate, skills-focused approach to care.

He draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, client-centered methods, and motivational interviewing to help clients identify and change unhelpful patterns, build coping skills, and clarify personal goals. Those approaches are integrated to match each person’s needs, with an emphasis on practical strategies and collaborative problem solving.

Christopher has worked with people facing negative self-talk, low self-esteem, substance use concerns, anxiety, and difficulties stemming from past trauma. He also supports those struggling with sexual dysfunction or dissatisfaction, porn addiction, motivation challenges, and communication problems. Seeking change requires courage, and he frames his role as one of support and empowerment as clients take steps toward a more fulfilling life. For more information, visit beehappyfl.com.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Christopher Rhodes commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to guide online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and problematic habits by teaching practical skills for everyday situations. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies to help regulate strong emotions, improve interpersonal effectiveness, and reduce impulsive behaviors, making it useful for mood instability and intense stress responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christopher takes a collaborative stance. He will work with each person to evaluate which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions take place - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can choose formats that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, access support from different locations, and incorporate therapy into busy lives while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in these approaches.