Christopher Thrift , LPC

Christopher Thrift is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with eight years of professional experience. He has worked with clients coping with addictions, managing anger, and navigating bipolar disorder, and he also has experience supporting people living with depression.

He emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed freely. Recognizing that reaching out for support often requires courage, he partners with clients to help them explore their concerns and take steps toward a more fulfilling, balanced life. Throughout the therapeutic process, his approach centers on listening, collaboration, and practical strategies tailored to each person’s needs.

Approaches and online therapy that meet you where you are

Christopher Thrift draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, accepting space where clients are encouraged to explore their feelings and personal goals at their own pace. This approach is useful for addressing relationship concerns, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions by emphasizing empathy and the client’s own strengths.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, anger management, and patterns that contribute to addictive behaviors, offering practical tools for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is often part of the work itself. Christopher collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and licensed professionals can adjust strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy modalities such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for busy schedules and differing comfort levels. These options make it easier to connect with therapists from home or other convenient locations, support consistent attendance, and allow communication in the format that feels most accessible to the client.