Christopher Mathews, LPC - Therapist in Virginia

Christopher Mathews is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia with 12 years of experience.

01About Christopher

Christopher Mathews is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia with 12 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or the fallout from trauma and abuse. He also supports those coping with addictions and people struggling with family conflict or low self-love.

He treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are straightforward and supportive, with practical steps you can use between meetings.

Background and approach

Christopher frames therapy as a collaborative process and listens first to understand your goals. In the therapy room he helps clients name immediate problems and try small changes that ease daily life. He uses approaches grounded in evidence to address symptoms and patterns that keep people stuck.

The pace depends on each client's needs and readiness for change. Christopher has worked in Virginia for over a decade and brings that practical experience into sessions. He aims to make the path forward clear, whether someone needs short-term coaching for a specific issue or deeper work around trauma and relationships.

He encourages regular check-ins about progress and adjusts plans when something isn’t working. People who reach out can expect a calm, direct style that focuses on real-world results and building self-compassion. Christopher supports clients through the steps of change while keeping attention on what matters most to them.

02Credentials

LPC (Virginia): License 0701007645 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1275015596 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

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04Online support

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Christopher uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing patterns and easing symptoms. One approach emphasizes identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and depression; this helps people feel more in control of daily reactions. Another strand centers on addressing the effects of trauma and abuse through grounding strategies and paced processing to reduce distress and improve everyday functioning.

Choosing the right approach happens together. He will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. From that conversation, he recommends a plan and checks in often to adjust methods so the work stays relevant and useful.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and reading nonverbal cues, while phone sessions can fit into a busy schedule or require less bandwidth. Live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick coping tools, or times when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep continuity in care and fit therapy into daily life.

05Questions people ask

What concerns does Christopher commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also focuses on building self-love and resilience.

What is his approach to therapy?

He treats clients as experts on their lives and looks for strengths to build from. Sessions emphasize practical steps and collaborative goal-setting.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Christopher has 12 years of professional experience providing counseling and support in Virginia.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, licensed in Virginia and practices with that credential.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging depending on the client's needs.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model 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 the therapist's availability.

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