Chad Winch

Compassionate counselor offering practical skills

LPC Missouri

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Chad

Chad Winch is a licensed professional counselor in Missouri who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, career questions, addictions, relationship and intimacy challenges, parenting struggles, anger, depression, and other life changes.

Background and approach

He brings eight years of clinical experience and adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person's individual situation and goals. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while supporting clients through difficult transitions and emotional challenges.

Chad draws from cognitive behavioral approaches alongside techniques from dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to help clients build practical coping skills and move toward clearer priorities. He frames the first step of seeking support as an act of courage and aims to be a steady, collaborative presence in the therapeutic process.

Currently he is offering live chat sessions to maximize schedule availability, and he helps clients find an approach that fits their needs and preferences.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Chad commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and elements of dialectical behavior therapy in online work. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy provides skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, supporting clients who struggle with intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Chad works with clients to understand their concerns, goals, and preferences, and then adapts methods over time to find what fits best. He aims to tailor sessions so tools learned in therapy can be applied directly to daily life and evolving needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, access care from wherever the client is located, and try different communication styles until a convenient routine is found.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Chad address in sessions?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career questions, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, depression, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style and approach?

He uses a blend of cognitive behavioral methods with elements of DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to teach skills and foster practical change.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has eight years of professional work experience supporting people with a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the credential LPC and is licensed in Missouri with license number MO LPC 2016025952.

Can nonlocal or international clients work with him?

Yes, he accepts international clients and is available to work with people outside Missouri.

Which session formats does he offer?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, with live chat currently emphasized to maximize availability.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

What do I need to do to begin working together?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteemCareer difficultiesCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English