- Skills focused
- Work and wellbeing
- Down to earth
About Christopher
Christopher Lawitzke is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) who focuses on work and wellbeing and common life stresses. He helps people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, grief, and major life changes. Christopher aims to make sessions practical and down to earth so clients can use what they learn right away.
He draws on Dialectical approaches and cognitive behavioral techniques to build coping skills and reduce rigid thinking. Motivational interviewing is used to explore readiness for change and boost personal motivation. Christopher also references Gottman couple methods when relationship work is appropriate.
Session time is used to develop clear strategies such as boundary setting, communication skills, and emotion management. He places emphasis on real-world tools clients can practice between meetings. Humor and a direct style are part of his approach to help people feel comfortable and engaged.
Christopher has worked in human services since 2009 and has been a licensed clinical social worker since 2019. That background informs his focus on transitions and practical supports. He aims to help people prioritize needs, set achievable goals, and take steady next steps toward better balance.
People who want straightforward, skills-focused help with career stress, burnout, or life transitions may find his style a good fit. He aims to meet clients where they are and work collaboratively on solutions that fit daily life.
Approaches for work, life transitions, and coping
Christopher uses a small set of evidence-based methods in a straightforward way. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms and improve daily functioning. Dialectical approaches emphasize emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that help people manage intense feelings and reduce impulsive reactions.He also uses motivational interviewing to clarify values and boost a person’s readiness to make changes, which can help with addiction, career shifts, or building healthier routines. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with each person to see which methods match their goals and preferences and adjust as progress is made.
Confirm available session options before booking so you know how meetings are arranged. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed. It can also make it simpler to continue work on skills between meetings and to maintain momentum during life transitions.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and career-related strain.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational with a mix of humor and direct feedback. The goal is to teach skills you can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Christopher has worked in human services since 2009 and has been a licensed clinical social worker since 2019, with three years noted in direct therapy practice.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.