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Christopher (Chris) Chur

Calm, practical support for life transitions

LMHC Hawaii

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Christopher

Christopher (Chris) Chur is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Hawaii who supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addictions, bipolar challenges, self-esteem concerns, career questions, compassion fatigue, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

He brings a client-centered outlook that emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and helping individuals reclaim a sense of agency in their lives. Chris also attends to attachment issues, codependency, caregiver stress, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.

With three years of professional experience and a background that includes graduate study in counseling and pastoral care, Chris favors practical, evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside attachment-based and existential perspectives.

He offers short-term work when appropriate and seeks to build an open atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment. Sessions emphasize holistic well-being and collaborative problem solving to support clients in finding healthier, more purposeful ways of living.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Christopher commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside attachment-focused ideas. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical skills to change patterns of behavior and mood, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes values-based action and acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings to increase psychological flexibility and support meaningful life changes. Attachment-based ideas explore how early relationship patterns shape current ways of relating and can inform work on intimacy, codependency, and communication difficulties.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and he approaches treatment collaboratively. He will work with clients to clarify goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what fits the client’s needs, preferences, and progress over time.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide greater scheduling flexibility and access from Hawaii. These formats let clients choose how they prefer to engage in therapy, whether they want real-time conversation or ongoing written support, helping therapy fit into busy or geographically distributed lives.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Chris commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, grief, addictions, bipolar-related issues, self-esteem, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His approach is client-centered and empathetic, emphasizing unconditional positive regard and collaboration to help clients explore thoughts and feelings without judgment.
What training and experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience and holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care and Counseling.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the credential HI LMHC MHC-826 and is located in Hawaii.
Which languages and international availability are offered?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for meeting with clients.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsGriefCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPersonality disordersPhobiasSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Hawaii

Languages

English