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Chris Coleman, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression
Video Phone Messaging

About me

Hello, my name is Chris Coleman, and I am the owner and Clinical Director & Supervisor of Liberation Counseling & Consultation, LLC, licensed in The Commonwealth of Virginia. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia & Maryland, a Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Provider & Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in Virginia, Master Addiction Counselor through NAADAC, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, National Certified Counselor through NBCC, and a Substance Abuse Provider with Department of Transportation. I have Master's degrees in Addiction Counseling and Professional Counseling through Grand Canyon University.

My career began working in the adolescent residential substance use disorders, involved in gangs, and then began working in outpatient and community services board settings. I have volunteer experience in prisons, jails and humanitarian venues like hurricane relief, as well as working in secured environments and with medication assisted treatment. I entered the field of mental health, substance use & Co-occurring disorders in 1994, working in CSB's, outpatient, residential, inpatient, locked facilities & private practice. I possess the skills, knowledge & abilities regarding the development, growth & managing substance use treatment facilities & programs. Skilled in treatment planning development, assessments, clinical supervision for LPC, LSATP & CSAC. I am also certified through PREPARE/ENRICH working with families or couples. To Note: I currently work with BetterHelp only on Monday's, and I do NOT sign any documents for FMLA, work excuse, court documents not medical/psychological paperwork for emotional pet support, etc.

My primary theoretical approaches are Cognitive Behavioral, Reality (Choice), Motivational Interviewing (Enhancement), Solution Focused. I utilize the evidenced based approaches from the scientific training, yet, my base and strength of therapy, come from a faith based model, which means, the approach is from the inside, out. My approach is one of compassion, empathy, person-centered, genuine and to be upfront to find where you want to go, and how I may walk with you to get you there.

I look forward to you reaching out to connect with me, through BetterHelp communications, to get started on your healing process.

Professional experience

22yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Eating disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Men's issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Social anxiety and phobia, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

VA LPC 0701006732

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Chris Coleman. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Very qualified to meet the needs of someone that is going through something...

Written on Nov 09, 2020 after therapy with Chris for 4 weeks

He’s a great listener and knows how to bring light to certain situations.

Written on Sep 28, 2020 after therapy with Chris for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management

In the peek of the Pandemic, seeking out a new therapist was difficult but being able to match with Chris was ideal for what I was seeking to adjust to lack of physical social interactions, employment concerns, preparing to transition to a new state amid massive uncertainties and learning to prioritize things throughout my life more effectively.

He is a supportive listener, providing a sounding board and allowing me to feel not as isolated as I was struggling to come to terms with the new circumstances of spring 2020, along with preparing for an eventual move away from the community I have called home for 10 years, to a place I have only visited a hand full of times with no extensive knowledge of the environment, with no permanent career aspirations in place.

Even now, in a place where I am still concerned with the uncertainty of the pandemic while trying to adjust to the community and new environment, the exercises and discussions we had have provided the foundation I need to be successful in taking care of my mental health.

I highly recommend him and thank him for the service he has provided me.

Written on Aug 18, 2020 after therapy with Chris for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Chris Coleman, was extremely helpful and I would recommend him to anyone looking to counseling with someone with a strong faith background in our LORD and SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. His intelligence and professionalism
along with his personable character made this experience one I will never forget.

Written on Aug 11, 2020 after therapy with Chris for 3 months

Chris is very encouraging but also down to earth- he doesn’t tell me things I want to hear but things I need to hear. I’ve greatly appreciated his input, experience, and insight.

Written on Jun 28, 2020 after therapy with Chris for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions

Chris is a great counselor. He listens and encourages me as I try to meet the goals I set for myself. I feel comfortable talking about personal things and feel no judgment. I would recommend him to anyone.

Written on Jun 17, 2020 after therapy with Chris for 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and trauma and abuse