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Christopher Thrift

Compassionate counselor blending CBT and client-centered care

LPC Mississippi

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Relationship, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Christopher

Christopher Thrift is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with eight years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people navigate challenges such as addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, anger, and trauma, guiding clients toward clearer thinking and more effective coping.

Background and approach

Drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside a client-centered stance, he helps clients explore the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while honoring each person’s unique perspective. Christopher prioritizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can discuss difficult topics like grief, relationship struggles, sleep problems, parenting concerns, and process addictions.

He often addresses practical issues including communication breakdowns, divorce and separation, career transitions, and questions about life purpose or fatherhood. His work also covers compulsive behaviors, social anxiety, and men’s issues, and he offers support around forgiveness and building self-love.

Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting and tailored strategies that reflect their situation and values. Christopher accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English, providing flexible online formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Online approaches that focus on thoughts and personal goals

Christopher integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods into online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, and stress-related problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and acceptance, creating space for clients to explore feelings and personal values at their own pace and often supports emotional healing and clearer decision-making.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Christopher will work with each client to discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses to better match individual needs and priorities.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations. The variety of formats allows clients to select the way of communicating that feels most comfortable for them while working toward practical changes and emotional growth.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christopher commonly address?
He works with a broad range of issues including addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting struggles, self esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a client-centered approach to help clients examine thoughts and behaviors while keeping the therapeutic space respectful and nonjudgmental.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with individuals facing addictions, mood concerns, relationship issues, and other life challenges.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds the LPC credential with the designation MS LPC 2280 and practices in Mississippi.
Does he speak other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available with him?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesForgivenessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English