- guilt and shame work
- communication help
- caregiver stress
About Chris
Chris Farrell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and Texas with 35 years of professional experience. He works with adults who are dealing with relationship strain, grief, intimacy-related issues, low self-esteem, and major life changes. He also addresses guilt and shame alongside concerns like abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and caregiver stress.
He talks through what matters most in straightforward terms. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, clarifying feelings, and looking at practical steps for daily life. Conversations are direct and calm, aimed at helping people name painful emotions and make choices that fit their values.
In practice he helps people process loss, separation, and addiction-related problems in ways that connect feelings to behavior. He pays attention to how family of origin and past attachments shape current relationships. He also supports those navigating illness, caregiving strain, and the aftermath of natural or human-caused disasters.
Chris uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on communication, boundaries, and commitment questions. He helps people sort through guilt, forgiveness, and emptiness with clear, paced conversations rather than abstract theory. He encourages small, workable changes that reduce repeated hurts.
People who choose him can expect a steady, experience-based approach. He offers help in English and practices from Pennsylvania. To begin he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Evidence-based approaches and working online
Chris uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions. One common approach focuses on linking emotions and actions so people can see how guilt or shame affects choices; this helps with relationship and intimacy concerns. Another approach examines attachment and family patterns to clarify why certain reactions recur and to develop different ways of relating.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He discusses options with each person and makes decisions together based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. That collaborative process helps match techniques to the issue being addressed rather than assuming a single method for everyone.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they fit more easily into daily schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online work can also make it simpler to follow up on practical steps between meetings and to keep consistent appointments within a busy life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with relationship difficulties, grief, intimacy-related struggles, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Guilt and shame are included among his focus areas.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He uses clear, paced conversations to help people name and understand these feelings. Work typically links emotions to behavior and looks for practical steps forward.
What is his professional background?
He has 35 years of professional experience and practices as an LCSW. His work has included grief, addiction-related issues, and relationship concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with credentials in Texas and Pennsylvania and practices from Pennsylvania.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.