Therapist profile
Chris Farrell, LCSW
Pennsylvania
LCSW - Relationship and Grief Support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Pennsylvania / CW021402; LCSW, Texas / 32552
- NPI
- 1356547194
- Experience
- 35 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
About
- Relationship patterns
- Grief and loss
- Codependency concerns
About Chris
Chris Farrell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and Pennsylvania with 35 years of professional experience. He focuses on relationship concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Chris also addresses codependency and related issues such as abandonment, attachment problems, and communication difficulties.
He uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what is happening in their lives. Sessions involve talking about patterns in relationships, how past experiences affect current choices, and practical steps to handle stressful moments. He does not promise quick fixes, but offers steady, experienced support while you consider different options.
Chris has worked with people facing addiction, divorce and separation, caregiver stress, and the emotional impact of cancer and loss. He draws on decades of practice to notice recurring dynamics and to suggest concrete ways to change them. Expect clear observation and direct questions that aim to make recurring patterns easier to see.
His approach pays attention to how family of origin issues, guilt, shame, and unmet needs can shape behavior. He helps people explore commitment and control struggles and the ways those play out in day-to-day life. The work often moves between discussing past influences and trying out small changes in current relationships.
To begin, clients follow the site's intake steps and schedule a first session. Chris conducts sessions in English and does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Chris draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on relationships and behavior. One approach looks at patterns between past attachment experiences and current relationship choices, helping people understand why they repeat certain dynamics. Another approach focuses on practical coping skills and communication strategies to manage grief, loss, and stressors that affect intimacy and self-worth.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Chris will work with the client to review what has and has not helped before, set clear goals, and try methods that fit the person's needs and preferences. If an approach needs adjusting, he will suggest alternatives and check how changes feel in daily life.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals often find that remote sessions keep momentum between in-person meetings and help people apply new communication skills in real situations.
Areas of focus
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Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with relationship problems, grief, intimacy issues, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like codependency and attachment issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses direct conversation and practical guidance to spot relationship patterns and try small changes in behavior and communication.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of professional work experience across clinical settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and Pennsylvania and practices from Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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