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Chris Allen

Chris Allen

LPC

Therapist · Georgia · 29+ years of experience

Experienced LPC helping people manage anger and stress

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  • Warm interactive style
  • Person-centered care
  • Practical goal focus

About Chris

Chris Allen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia. He has 29 years of clinical experience and helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and other concerns.

Chris uses a warm, interactive style in sessions. He aims to meet people where they are and treat them with respect and sensitivity. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs rather than following a fixed script.

In practice he blends client-centered work with psychodynamic ideas and narrative approaches. That means he pays attention to how a person's history and personal story shape present struggles. He also draws on mindfulness and solution-focused ideas when they fit a person's goals.

Sessions focus on practical changes and clearer understanding. Clients can expect to talk through patterns, test small changes, and reflect on how past experiences link to current behavior. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Chris has long experience supporting people through life transitions, grief, trauma, and identity questions. He works with issues such as addiction, ADHD, body image, intimacy, and fatherhood concerns. If someone is ready to take a first step, he offers guidance and collaborative planning to move forward.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

29+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

How his approaches guide online therapy

Chris often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on your concerns and goals while the therapist listens without judgment and reflects what you share. This approach helps when someone wants understanding, emotional support, and a plan that grows from their own priorities.

He also uses narrative therapy, which looks at the stories people tell about themselves and changes unhelpful narratives. That method can help with identity questions, body image, relationship patterns, and how past events shape present behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chris will collaborate with each person to decide which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying out ideas, adjusting the plan, and focusing on what helps in daily life.

Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. In general, online therapy can make appointments easier to fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for timing, session length, and how to build progress into everyday routines.

At a glance

Listed location
Georgia
Experience
29+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Georgia)
LPC · No. LPC002954
NPI
1760127476

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Chris commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and parenting issues, addictions, trauma, grief, ADHD, and related concerns listed in his specialties.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His approach is warm and interactive, meeting people where they are and tailoring conversations to individual needs. He avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on respect and sensitivity.

What background and experience does he bring?

Chris has 29 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked with adults and young adults on a wide range of issues.

What credentials and location are on record?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are used for appointments?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options with the service before booking to know which formats are available.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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