- Strengths based care
- Practical coping skills
- Codependency focus
About Christopher
Christopher Massey is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Mississippi. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and addictive behaviors. He emphasizes strengths and supports clients as they take steps toward change.
Christopher frames clients as the experts in their own lives. He listens for what already works and helps people build on those strengths. His approach is practical and respectful, aimed at making daily life more manageable.
He brings about 15 years of professional experience to his work and holds a Master of Social Work, MSW, from the University of Southern Mississippi. Over his career he has worked across many service settings and with diverse concerns such as parenting struggles, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and codependency.
Christopher has provided individual, marriage, family, and group therapy. At one point he served as the designated marital therapist on an in-patient psychiatric unit. He also has experience working with teenagers and adolescents in various roles.
In sessions he helps people talk through problems, develop coping skills, and set realistic goals. He encourages clients to try small, manageable changes and notice what helps. The focus is on practical steps that fit each person’s life.
Approaches that translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used in this kind of practice include skill-focused strategies that teach concrete coping tools and problem-solving methods. These approaches break problems into steps, help people manage anxiety or mood, and give clear homework to practice between sessions.Another common approach emphasizes strengths and collaborative planning. This method starts by identifying what already helps in a person's life and then builds small, realistic changes from there. It is useful for relationship stress, codependency concerns, and navigating life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and life demands, then choose techniques together. That collaboration helps shape a plan that fits the person's situation rather than forcing a single method.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know which options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let someone keep appointments when work or caregiving schedules change, making consistent progress more achievable.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, addictions, eating issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related issues such as codependency and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and strengths focused. He listens for what already works, helps set small goals, and coaches people to try doable changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has about 15 years of professional experience and has worked in multiple social work roles across different settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a Master of Social Work, MSW, and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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