Chris Payton
Compassionate, practical therapy for lasting change
LCSW New York
- Experience
- 8 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Anger
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
- Languages
- English
About Chris
Chris Payton is a New York licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with eight years of professional experience supporting people through challenges such as depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem struggles.
Background and approach
He also maintains a focus on clients affected by HIV / AIDS and draws on practical, evidence-informed methods to help clients develop clearer coping skills and healthier patterns of thinking. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to the specific circumstances and goals presented.
Chris emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, guiding clients through change while adapting strategies to what works best for them. His practice aims to create a steady, goal-oriented process that helps clients take meaningful steps toward improved emotional well-being.
Practical approaches for online change
Chris integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into his online work, helping clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors by using structured exercises and goal-focused strategies that address symptoms like depression, anxiety, and difficulties with coping. Motivational Interviewing is another method he uses to support people who are ambivalent about change, using guided conversation to strengthen motivation and clarify personal reasons for moving toward recovery.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He will work with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting techniques over time so the plan remains practical and relevant to each individual's needs.
Online therapy with him is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments while maintaining continuity of care, and they allow for ongoing check-ins and skill practice between live conversations.
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Experience
8+ years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English