Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Chris Farrell, LCSW
Pennsylvania
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW021402
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 32552
- NPI
- 1356547194
- Experience
- 35 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
These details come from information Chris supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- intimacy issues
- self esteem work
- coping with change
About Chris
Chris Farrell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and Pennsylvania with 35 years of professional experience. He helps people with relationship problems, grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem struggles, and coping with major life changes. His work covers concerns such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, and communication problems.
He also supports people facing caregiver stress, cancer-related challenges, divorce and separation, and struggles with guilt or shame. Addiction recovery and problems with control or commitment are part of his practice focus. He draws on many evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address these issues in clear, practical ways.
Sessions with Chris aim to be straightforward and focused on the problems a person brings. He listens for patterns from a person’s history and current relationships, then helps identify small, manageable steps to try between sessions. Conversations are direct and practical rather than abstract.
Chris uses plain language when talking about feelings and behavior. He helps people notice how early family relationships affect current choices and relationships. He also supports people through loss and major life shifts by working through what changed and what matters now.
With decades of experience, Chris combines long-term perspective with attention to everyday pressures like work, health, money, and caregiving. He asks clear questions, suggests concrete strategies, and checks in about what is or isn’t working. To begin, people are invited to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic methods and how they work online
Chris uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address relationships and grief. One common approach looks at attachment and family of origin patterns to show how earlier relationships shape current behavior and expectations. This method helps with intimacy problems, abandonment fears, and communication issues.Another approach focuses on coping skills and behavioral strategies. It breaks down overwhelming feelings into manageable tasks and habits, which can help with self-esteem, addiction recovery, and coping with life changes. These strategies are practical and action-oriented, often including small exercises to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and the problem at hand, then suggest methods to try. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what actually helps the individual.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it lets them fit sessions around jobs, caregiving, or medical appointments and can make shorter check-ins easier. If you need help matching a practical schedule to therapy goals, the initial questionnaire and first meeting are used to plan the best path forward.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Texas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Chris focus on?
He focuses on relationship problems, grief, intimacy issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. His work also includes abandonment, attachment, and codependency concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, practical approach that looks at behavior and relationship patterns. Sessions focus on clear steps and strategies people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has 35 years of professional work experience. That background informs his practical approach to long-term and acute problems.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and Pennsylvania and is located in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers