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Christopher Kilmer

Christopher Kilmer, LPC

Michigan

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Life purpose and relationships

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Life purpose
  • Workplace and relationships

About Christopher

Christopher Kilmer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and questions about life purpose. He also provides coaching-style support for people facing career and relationship transitions.

Kilmer helps people talk through relationship problems and communication breakdowns. He addresses workplace stress, infidelity, divorce and separation, and family of origin concerns. He also has experience supporting first responders and people coping with post-traumatic stress.

His practice pays attention to a person’s values and worldview. He works with people who identify with Christian faith as well as those who do not. Sessions focus on honest conversation and practical steps rather than vague platitudes.

In the room he listens, asks clarifying questions, and helps clients sort their priorities. That approach is useful when someone feels stuck after a big life change or during a midlife re-evaluation. Sessions often include talk about what matters now and what small changes could help.

People who choose him can expect straightforward communication and collaborative planning. He frames work as a partnership aimed at clearer thinking and more manageable next steps. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Evidence-based approaches and remote sessions

Christopher draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical steps. One common approach is goal-focused therapy, which helps identify specific changes a person wants and then maps small actions to reach them. This works well for workplace stress, life purpose questions, and midlife decisions.

Another helpful approach is trauma-informed care, which pays attention to how past events affect current reactions and relationships. This approach supports people coping with post-traumatic stress, first responder stress, or the aftereffects of difficult relationships.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts them as the work progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can also offer video or audio sessions when those options are supported, and choosing a format often comes down to practical considerations like bandwidth, comfort with being on camera, and scheduling.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoaching

Additional focus areas

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and life purpose questions, plus relationship and workplace issues.

How does he approach feeling stuck?

He uses honest conversation and collaboration, asking questions to clarify values and practical next steps.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of experience as a counselor working with adults on relationship and career transitions.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I need to do to get started?

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.

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