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Christopher Dockins

Experienced counselor focused on practical growth

LPC Texas

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Christopher

Christopher Dockins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 18 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression.

Background and approach

He brings a collaborative approach that centers the client's knowledge of their own life while offering practical strategies and emotional support. His work also addresses related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication problems, and struggles with guilt, shame, or emptiness.

Christopher emphasizes strengths and resilience, helping clients identify resources they already possess and build new skills to manage impulsivity, mood concerns, relationship ruptures, and life transitions like divorce or fatherhood changes. He draws on evidence-informed approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based methods, and emotionally focused interventions alongside mindfulness and solution-focused techniques.

He accepts international clients and offers services in English from his Texas practice. Clients can expect a respectful, empowering partnership focused on clear goals and steady progress.

Christopher frames seeking help as a courageous first step and aims to support and empower people as they work toward greater fulfillment and wellbeing.

Integrating therapeutic approaches into online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and skill building; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relational patterns influence current connections and can help people navigate intimacy, abandonment concerns, and communication problems by exploring emotional bonds and repair.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to consider their needs, goals, and preferences and may combine elements from different methods to tailor a plan that fits the individual situation and desired outcomes.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and circumstances. These options make it easier to access consistent care from Texas or from other locations, allowing clients to engage in therapy in ways that fit their daily life while still receiving structured, evidence-informed support.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Christopher address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and depression, along with related issues like attachment, codependency, and mood disorders.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative and strengths-based, combining practical skill-building with emotional exploration to help clients pursue clear goals.
What is his professional background?
He has 18 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, relationship problems, and mood-related issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with license number TX LPC 63308.
Does he work with people who live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and provides services in English.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin work with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English