Chris Freeman-Clark, LISW

Chris Freeman-Clark is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) who helps adults navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and life changes. He has broad experience with mood concerns like depression and bipolar, as well as substance and behavioral addictions. He also supports people dealing with hoarding, family-of-origin problems, and parenting or fatherhood challenges.

He draws on a straightforward, respectful style in sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on practical steps that move things forward. Clients can expect a calm, empathic presence and a focus on goals that matter to them.

With 21 years in the field, he brings experience from many parts of mental health care. That background informs how he helps people break down overwhelming problems into manageable steps. He aims to make change feel realistic and within reach.

Chris uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive space where people feel heard. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about making a change.

He practices in Ohio and works in English. People interested in starting can follow the site process to match and schedule sessions. He works with issues related to aging and geriatric concerns as one of several focus areas, alongside adoption and blended family matters, codependency, and intimacy concerns.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust, giving people space to talk about what matters most and feel understood. This approach helps with depression, relationship strain, and the emotional fallout from life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses clear exercises and homework to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with stress.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore mixed feelings about change. It is useful when someone wants to cut back on substance use, start new routines, or address hoarding and other behaviors that they find hard to change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and adapt methods based on what is helpful. That makes the process collaborative and practical.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to keep regular momentum between appointments. Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. The therapist aims to help clients use sessions in ways that fit their schedules and daily demands, such as brief check-ins or standard-length visits, depending on what is available.