Chris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
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Helping others has always been a core value that has given me purpose and joy in life. Just having the opportunity to make a positive difference in someone else's life is what makes life worth living for me. My breadth of learning, life-experience, and consistent life-long work on bettering myself enables me to meet clients where they are without judgement and effectively guide them on their paths of self-discovery and self-actualization. I enjoy working with clients who want to learn and implement practical skills and strategies toward healing and goal achievement and take control of their lives through self-empowerment.
Through the effective practice of EMDR, CBT, and other trauma-focused modalities, it brings me great joy to see clients develop effective coping strategies to manage their symptoms, heal through integration of their trauma memories, and get unstuck toward becoming the empowered people they have always desired to be free from panic, anxiety, and depression.
It takes a lot of courage to engage in therapy, and I love seeing my clients come to the realization that they are inherently valuable human beings that have their own unique qualities and inner strengths that they can utilize in ways that they may have never thought of before to overcome challenges and achieve their goals, wants, and desires.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Chris Smallwood now - (540) 766-5443
Let's Connect (540) 766-5443
Finances
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- TRICARE
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0904017992 Christopher Smallwood
- Attended Master of Arts in Health Promotion; Master of Social Work degree at Concord University
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Self-Harming
- Suicidal Ideation
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Trauma Focused
Chris Smallwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (540) 766-5443
Location
Additional Location
Christiansburg, VA 24068
(540) 766-5443Nearby Areas
Chris Smallwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Take the first step to help. Call now - (540) 766-5443