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Christopher Denzler

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Christopher Denzler, LMHC

Indiana

Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Relationships

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Key details

  • CredentialsLMHC
  • LicenseLMHC, Indiana / 39003744A
  • NPI1992048904
  • Experience8 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationIndiana

About

  • Anger management
  • CBT and DBT skills
  • Trauma informed care

About Christopher

Christopher Denzler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana with eight years of clinical experience. He works with adults on issues like anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, parenting stress, and coping with life changes. Christopher also addresses trauma, grief, self-esteem concerns, ADHD, and career stress.

He trained for a master's degree in Licensed Professional Counseling and has worked in settings that included the Department of Child Services and juvenile probation. That background shaped his work with trauma, abuse, communication problems, and complex family dynamics. He has also worked with youths around sexually maladaptive behaviors as a Credentialed Sexually Abusive Youths Counselor since 2017.

In sessions he draws from several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) show up when addressing emotional regulation, coping skills, and unhelpful thought patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and attachment-based ideas guide work on values, relationships, and long-standing patterns.

Christopher describes his approach as strengths-focused and trauma-informed. That means he helps people notice what already works for them and builds practical skills to reduce reactivity and manage anger. He uses motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and emotion-focused tools when they fit the problem.

Practical supports such as art and play techniques appear when they suit a person's needs. He will talk through real-life problems like managing frustration at work, repairing relationship strain, or parenting under stress. Sessions are offered in English and are based in Indiana.

How sessions work

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action even when unpleasant feelings arise. It can help with anger that keeps someone stuck or leads to avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to catch unhelpful thoughts and change responses. That approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger management. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Christopher will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person’s goals and daily life, adjusting the plan as needed. He uses a mix of skills training, values work, and attention to relationship patterns to help people reduce reactivity and respond differently over time. Confirm the session formats before booking because the biography does not specify them. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Talk with the therapist during the intake to choose a session rhythm and structure that matches scheduling needs and treatment goals.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Indiana

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger issues does he help with?

Christopher works with adults on problems such as snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and reactions tied to past trauma.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a strengths-focused, trauma-informed approach that combines practical skills work with attention to relationship patterns and values.

How much experience does he have?

He has eight years of clinical experience working in community and youth-serving settings, including work tied to child services and juvenile probation.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Indiana and practices from that state.

Does he offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

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