Chris Freeman-Clark , LISW

Chris Freeman-Clark is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Ohio who brings 21 years of clinical mental health experience to his practice. He holds a supervisory designation and has worked across a range of care settings assisting adults with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, anger management, and addiction-related issues. He also has experience supporting people who grew up in dysfunctional families, individuals coping with clutter or hoarding, and those who want to make changes but are unsure how to begin.

Chris uses a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach to help clients explore patterns, build skills, and pursue more satisfying lives. He focuses on practical strategies and collaborative planning while tailoring support to each person’s needs, whether the priority is improving communication, managing mood symptoms, addressing substance use, or navigating major life transitions. His background includes work with family and parenting challenges, grief and loss, intimacy and relationship struggles, and a variety of other concerns that affect daily functioning and well-being.

Throughout his career he has aimed to empower people to move toward clearer goals and healthier routines. In sessions he blends clinical experience with a down-to-earth style to help people identify realistic next steps and sustain positive changes over time.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Care

Chris integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing into his online work to meet a range of needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person from their own perspective and creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore feelings and goals - it is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. CBT offers structured tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused method that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, often used for substance use, behavior change, and readiness to act.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Chris works with clients to assess their needs, preferences, and goals, and then adjusts techniques so therapy fits each person rather than forcing a single method. Sessions evolve as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These options make it easier to access a licensed professional from different locations, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each step of the therapeutic process.