Christopher (Chris) Chur , LMHC

Christopher (Chris) Chur is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Hawaii. He earned a Master of Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University and a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Talbot School of Christian Theology, combining clinical training with pastoral care perspectives.

He works with people managing depression, stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, loneliness and breakups, motivation and confidence challenges, self-esteem concerns, spiritual questions, addictive behaviors, grief, and the process of taking responsibility for life changes. He typically offers short-term work and aims to establish an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared safely.

Christopher advocates for holistic health as a route to healing and greater well-being and emphasizes unconditional positive regard, empathy, and strengthening an internal locus of control to support clients in finding a healthier, more confident sense of self. He is experienced with cognitive-behavioral strategies, humanistic person-centered methods, psychodynamic ideas, attachment theory, psychoeducation, existential perspectives, reality therapy, motivational interviewing, Christian biblical approaches and spiritual formation, marriage and family approaches, and an integrative, eclectic style. He reserves the right to decline to work with certain issues.

Online therapy using collaborative therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then act in ways that align with their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where moving toward meaningful goals matters).

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in close relationships, exploring how early bonds shape current connection and trust. This approach can be helpful for relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and family concerns.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the client’s own capacity for growth. It supports self-esteem, motivation, and confidence by providing a respectful, listening-focused space.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be explored collaboratively. Christopher (Chris) Chur and the client work together to identify which methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the approach as progress unfolds.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to connect with licensed professionals and therapists from home or other convenient locations, making it easier to fit counseling into a busy life.