- Stress and anxiety
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
About Christopher
Christopher Harth is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with three years of professional practice as an LCPC. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on issues such as forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, mood disorders, and social anxiety and phobia.
Christopher keeps sessions practical and direct. He listens to what matters most and helps people name the feelings they carry. Conversations aim to identify patterns that keep painful emotions alive and to try different ways of responding. He explains things plainly and checks in about what is and isn’t helpful.
His background includes long experience in mental health settings prior to becoming an LCPC, and three years of licensed clinical work in Illinois. That mix gives him familiarity with common mood and anxiety problems and with everyday obstacles people face when guilt or shame colors their sense of self.
In sessions he focuses on workable steps rather than labels. People can expect a clear plan built from their concerns and goals. Christopher invites gradual changes that fit daily life and priorities.
He works in English and does not take international clients. Before booking, confirm the current session options to make sure they match your needs. To begin a first session, follow the site's process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a meeting.
Approaches used and how online sessions can fit
Christopher draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive-style work looks at the beliefs that feed guilt and shame and encourages testing those beliefs in small, manageable steps. Behavioral strategies focus on specific actions - for example, gradual exposure to social situations or small tasks that rebuild confidence after shame has led to withdrawal.Another helpful strand is skills-based work that teaches emotion regulation and clearer communication. That can reduce angry reactions and improve relationship interactions by offering concrete tools people can use when they feel overwhelmed. Each method is described in plain terms and applied to the problems the person brings to sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to a client's goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying options, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than sticking to a single model.
Confirm which session formats he currently offers before booking, since the biography does not list formats. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, keeping appointments without needing travel, choosing shorter check-ins on a workday, or using audio when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can help clients pick a session rhythm that works with daily routines and responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, along with related areas like forgiveness, guilt and shame.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He helps people name the specific thoughts and situations tied to guilt or shame and tries practical responses that reduce their hold over daily life.
What is his clinical background?
Christopher has nearly 20 years of experience in mental health settings and three years working as an LCPC in Illinois.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an Illinois LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know what formats he offers.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.