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Christopher Hooker

Solution-focused counselor guiding practical change

LPC Texas

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English
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About Christopher

Christopher Hooker is a licensed professional counselor in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, mood concerns, grief, and relational challenges. He emphasizes practical strategies and collaborative problem-solving to help clients navigate life transitions, manage difficult emotions, and rebuild healthier patterns.

Background and approach

Christopher values an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. Drawing on cognitive behavioral approaches, he helps clients identify unhelpful thinking and adopt concrete behavioral changes that align with their goals.

His work includes support around intimacy and parenting concerns, coping with trauma and compassion fatigue, and career-related stress. Christopher also offers assistance for first responder issues and related strains.

He frames therapy as a partnership, empowering clients to take steps toward a more satisfying, resilient life while offering steady guidance through the process.

CBT and Online Care to Build Practical Skills



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them through behavioral experiments and practical exercises. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that maintain difficulties in relationships or daily functioning.

In an online context, CBT techniques translate into structured session work, homework assignments, and skill-building exercises that clients can practice between contacts. These methods are especially useful for managing mood symptoms, coping with life changes, and reducing avoidance or unhelpful reactions to stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation guides whether CBT strategies are emphasized and how they are adapted for the individual's circumstances.

Online therapy with this clinician is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward concrete change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christopher commonly work with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, anger, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy matters, parenting, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar and depression, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
His practice uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients examine thoughts and behaviors and develop practical tools for change within a collaborative, nonjudgmental setting.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
Christopher has 15 years of professional work experience providing counseling and support across a range of mental health and life concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC licensed in Texas with licence number TX LPC 63739 and practices from Texas as his licensed jurisdiction.
Can non-U.S. clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with English-speaking clients outside the United States.
In what session formats does he offer therapy?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide several options for communication and scheduling.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger management

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

First responder issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English