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Christopher Waters

Therapist · New Jersey

Christopher WatersLPC

Clear, practical therapy for pregnancy-related stress

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  • Experience9 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Calm direct approach
  • Goal focused sessions
  • Practical coping skills

About Christopher

Christopher Waters connects with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or life changes. He greets each person with calm, direct language and a focus on practical next steps. Christopher is a Licensed Professional Counselor with nine years of experience in clinical work in New Jersey.

He helps people talk through trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, motivation and self-esteem struggles, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. He also supports clients facing caregiving strain, cancer-related stress, or questions about fatherhood and men's issues. Christopher listens for what matters most to you and shapes sessions around your goals.

His approach is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on clear goals, manageable strategies, and regular check-ins so progress can be noticed. He adapts the pace and plan as needs change rather than sticking to a single method.

Christopher emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in the therapeutic space. He talks plainly about coping skills, communication patterns, and steps to reduce day-to-day distress. The tone is practical and supportive, aimed at people who want tools they can use between meetings.

To begin, he asks about what feels hardest right now and what outcomes would make a difference. From there he helps set priorities and a plan that fits your life and timing. Many people find this way of working makes emotional tasks feel more manageable.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Christopher centers sessions on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach he uses emphasizes developing coping skills and behavior changes to reduce anxiety and manage stress; this involves breaking problems into small steps and practicing specific tools between meetings. Another approach focuses on processing difficult life events and trauma in a paced, supportive way so that painful memories feel less overwhelming and daily functioning improves.

Finding the right approach is a shared task. Christopher discusses what has and hasn’t helped before, listens to your goals, and collaborates to select methods that fit your needs and preferences. He adjusts techniques over time based on what is working and what you want to prioritize.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules and reducing travel time, which can make regular meetings easier to keep. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or more frequent touchpoints during stressful periods. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current options before booking so you know how meetings will be held.

License and NPI

  • LPC New Jersey · No. 37PC00857500

NPI1235772559

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualityTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

New Jersey

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and career questions, and other life changes.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a collaborative, goal-focused style that emphasizes clear steps and practical coping skills tailored to each person.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has nine years of professional work experience in clinical settings.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in New Jersey.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?

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

How do I start working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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