Christopher Chaney , LPCC

Christopher Chaney is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky with 27 years of experience supporting adults through a wide range of challenges. He has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, family conflict, job-related stress, concerns related to aging, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and psychosis. He emphasizes accessibility in mental health care and aims to make treatment practical and responsive to the needs of each person.

While practicing , he coordinates care with community psychiatrists and can assist clients in locating a psychiatrist in their area who accepts their insurance. He can also advocate for earlier appointments when situations warrant it, and he keeps a flexible schedule to try to accommodate people who are having a difficult time.

Chaney conducts sessions using a live chat format, which he believes can offer greater comfort for those new to therapy while still fostering a strong therapist-client relationship. His approach is solution-focused, encouraging clients to develop their own answers to problems, and he integrates cognitive behavioral strategies to help reshape unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He looks forward to assisting clients as they work through their difficulties.

Approaches for Online, Solution-Focused Care

Christopher Chaney draws from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and supporting each person to explore their own goals and values - it helps when someone needs a respectful, nonjudgmental space to process feelings and make decisions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it is useful for addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday difficulties by teaching practical coping strategies.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Chaney works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. He encourages clients to be active partners in shaping their care so strategies are aligned with real-life priorities.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limits. These options make it easier to connect from home or work, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable while working with a licensed professional or therapist.