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Christopher Denzler

Relationship-focused counselor who values practical change

LMHC Indiana

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Christopher

Christopher Denzler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana who helps people facing relationship strain, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. He works with individuals and parents who are juggling stress, parenting challenges, and changes in life.

Background and approach

Christopher uses straightforward, practical techniques so people can start making small shifts quickly. He draws on approaches that focus on thoughts, feelings, and how people connect with one another.

That includes the Gottman Method for relationship work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and actions, and Attachment-Based ideas to understand patterns formed in relationships. Christopher blends these with client-centered listening to match each person’s needs.

Christopher has eight years of clinical experience and holds a Master’s degree in Licensed Professional Counseling from Liberty University. He has worked in settings that include involvement with child services and juvenile probation, and he has experience addressing trauma, abuse, and behavior concerns in young people.

In sessions he aims for a calm and direct style. He focuses on skills such as communication, coping with strong emotions, and practical problem solving.

Parents may find him helpful when dealing with parenting strain, blended family dynamics, or attachment concerns. Therapy can include short-term coaching as well as longer work when needed.

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Christopher works in English and serves clients located in Indiana.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and making life changes. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication and rebuilding trust in close relationships by teaching clear skills and structured exercises couples can practice. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns affect current relationships and helps people develop healthier ways of relating and seeking support.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the concern, and adjust the plan as needed. That collaborative process helps clients find what actually helps them in day-to-day life rather than following a single fixed method.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which give flexibility for different needs. Video sessions are good for face-to-face conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when camera time is not desired. Chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone needs short, frequent contact between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, addiction, trauma and grief. He also helps with parenting challenges, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and career or life transitions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends practical skill-building with listening and reflection. Sessions often include communication practice, coping strategies, and steps to change patterns that cause pain.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working in clinical and community settings. That work has included trauma, child services involvement, and counseling youth and adults.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - practicing in Indiana and holding a master's degree in Licensed Professional Counseling.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed in

Indiana

Languages

English