Christopher Rhodes, LMHC

Christopher Rhodes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and trauma and abuse. He also supports people dealing with intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem struggles, parenting challenges, and relationship communication problems. He speaks English and works with a wide range of life issues, including LGBT concerns and coping with major life changes.

Christopher takes a straightforward, practical approach in sessions. He listens first and helps clients set clear, manageable goals. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings, such as coping strategies for anxiety, tools for improving communication, and techniques to manage urges and addictive behaviors.

His work draws on several evidence-informed approaches. He uses cognitive behavioral therapy to challenge unhelpful thinking, dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotional regulation, and client-centered methods that keep the client’s perspective central. Motivational interviewing is used when people need help finding motivation to change.

Christopher trained for his master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at Nova Southeastern University in Tampa, Florida, and holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Flagler College. He has eight years of clinical experience working with individuals who want real changes in how they feel and relate to others.

He emphasizes collaboration and practical steps. If someone is ready to make a change, he helps them define small, achievable steps and works alongside them toward their goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the client’s experience back in a nonjudgmental way. Online this means sessions center the person’s priorities and pace, helping them feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with structured exercises and homework. Delivered remotely, CBT often uses worksheets, brief skill practice, and agreed steps to try between sessions to reduce anxiety or change patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christopher will collaborate with each person to see which methods fit their needs and goals. He adapts techniques based on what the client prefers and how they respond, and checks in about progress and adjustments along the way.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into daily life by making scheduling easier and reducing travel time. Others appreciate shorter check-ins or flexible timing when needed. Talk through practical preferences with the therapist so sessions can fit into work, family, and other commitments.