- CBT
- Solution-Focused
- Career and stress
About Christopher
Christopher Callahan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with nine years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, and issues around intimacy and motivation. He also works with people dealing with bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, fatherhood concerns, men's issues, midlife reevaluation, veteran and armed forces issues, and money or financial strain.
In sessions he uses straightforward conversation and practical techniques. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify what is already working and to build on small, achievable changes.
People come to him when they feel stuck after a job change, a relationship shift, a health event, or when they aren’t sure what matters next. He talks about concrete steps for day-to-day coping and for longer-term decisions. The focus is on what the person wants to try next rather than abstract promises.
His style is direct and respectful. He adapts the pace to each person, aiming for clear goals and measurable steps. Sessions often include skill practice, goal-setting, and checking progress between meetings.
Christopher asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to get started. He practices in New York and provides services in English.
How Christopher applies CBT and Solution-Focused work online
Christopher uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then tries alternative ways of thinking and acting. That approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress because it leads to specific skills and exercises a person can try between meetings.He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to spotlight what already helps a person and to set small, achievable goals. This method is practical for someone who wants quick, concrete steps toward clearer direction or when working through life changes and career decisions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Christopher treats that as a collaborative process and will discuss methods that match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. He checks progress and adjusts strategies as the work moves forward.
The practical benefit of remote sessions is fitting therapy into a busy life. Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to schedule around jobs, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. It also supports doing homework between meetings and tracking progress in everyday settings.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, intimacy-related issues, bipolar, depression, ADHD, and related concerns such as fatherhood issues and financial strain.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses practical conversation and goal-focused techniques, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, testable steps toward change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices in that state.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What is the cost and billing model?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.