LCSW
Christopher Massey, LCSW
- Experience5 years
- LocationMissouri
- Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Family, and Trauma and abuse
- Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Christopher
Christopher Massey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who uses Internal Family Systems alongside evidence-based therapies to help people navigate emotional challenges.
Background and approach
He draws on five years of clinical experience addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, and relationship difficulties, and he also supports clients coping with grief, stress, ADHD, and career or parenting challenges. His approach is collaborative and person-centered, blending CBT and DBT skills with attachment-informed work to build practical coping strategies and clearer self-understanding.
Christopher emphasizes respect, empathy, and a strengths-based stance while working with each person to identify meaningful goals and develop a tailored plan for change. Clients can expect a warm, interactive therapeutic style focused on skill-building, emotional processing, and gradual progress.
He accepts international clients and provides sessions in English, offering a range of remote formats to fit different schedules and needs.
Integrating IFS and Practical Skills in Online Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an approach that helps people notice and dialogue with the different parts of themselves, allowing painful or protective inner voices to be understood and cared for; it often helps with trauma, self-criticism, and emotional overwhelm. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational patterns shape current expectations and behaviors in relationships, supporting healing of attachment injuries and improving connection and trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for mood, anxiety, and stress management.
Finding the right combination of these approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Christopher works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a client's needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so therapy remains practical and aligned with what the client hopes to achieve.
Online therapy with him is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more flexible for people in different time zones or with busy lives. These remote options support continuity of care and allow clients to access licensed professionals from Missouri without the need to travel.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Christopher commonly address?
He works with a wide set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, ADHD, and related life challenges.
What kind of therapy style and approaches are used?
Therapy blends Internal Family Systems with client-centered, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, attachment-based, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing elements to combine insight with practical skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Christopher has five years of experience working as a therapist with clients across many presenting concerns and life circumstances.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The license listed is MO LCSW 2021014789 and he practices from Missouri.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
What does therapy cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on the therapist's availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
5+ years
Licensed
Missouri
Languages
English