Therapist profile
Dr. Christopher Curtis, LPC
Michigan
Dr. Christopher Curtis, LPC - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Michigan / 6401007418
- NPI1215501143
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMichigan
About
- Anger management skills
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- CBT strategies
About Christopher
Dr. Christopher Curtis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting questions, depression, addictions, grief, and anger. He also addresses self-esteem, coping with life changes, and LGBTQ-related concerns.
Dr. Curtis favors straightforward conversation and practical tools. He uses elements of cognitive behavioral approaches and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to look at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together. He also draws on client-centered and mindfulness methods to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
Sessions focus on building concrete skills you can use between appointments. That can mean practicing new ways to respond when anger flares, testing different communication strategies, or learning short exercises to reduce tension in the moment. He aims for work that people can fit into daily life rather than long theoretical discussions.
His background includes 20 years working with adults on issues tied to family of origin, blended family dynamics, fatherhood, and communication problems. He has training in several behavior-focused models and uses that mix to match what each person needs at the time.
Dr. Curtis asks questions, offers simple techniques, and helps people track what changes. The emphasis is on usable strategies and steady progress rather than quick fixes. People who want practical steps to manage anger and related concerns may find his approach clear and direct.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them, then choose actions that match their values. In online sessions this can mean practicing brief exercises and values-based goals between meetings to reduce reactivity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing different behaviors; virtually it often involves short skills practice, homework, and tracking what changes day to day.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss what methods fit your situation and try options collaboratively. That may mean emphasizing ACT skills for someone bothered by rumination, or CBT tools for someone wanting to change moment-to-moment responses to frustration.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commuting time. It also supports using digital tools for skill practice, tracking progress between sessions, and following up when a specific moment of anger comes up. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to whatever session format you choose.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does he address?
He works with adults on anger alongside stress, relationship conflict, communication problems, and family issues.
How would he approach anger in sessions?
He combines cognitive behavioral techniques with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered work to help identify triggers and practice new responses.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working with adults on a range of concerns including anger, trauma, addiction, and parenting issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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