Chris Whitsell, LCSW
He/Him
With more than 30 years of experience in behavioral health, Chris works with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, relationship challenges, and personal growth. He draws from a variety of evidence-based approaches while tailoring therapy to each individual's unique strengths, creating a collaborative, compassionate environment focused on lasting change and improved quality of life.
My Story
I want to meet you where you are in life, wherever that might be, and join with you to help overcome whatever barriers you might be encountering. My life’s work has been about connecting with others, helping them through difficult times, and attempting to motivate folks to experience fullness in their life, whatever that may be! On my journey, I have been able to learn from all types of people who have expanded my knowledge base and allowed me to learn what works in the field of behavioral health change. I have seen firsthand the importance of connecting with folks in a very humanistic way and doing the extra to treat others as I would want to be treated. In this practice, I intend to join with you in a genuine, professional manner to help you accomplish the change you are seeking; going the extra mile to help make sure therapy is a helpful, meaningful experience for you. I have worked hard to establish credentials to be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Kentucky, having first achieved this credential 7-20-2001. I am a board member for both Kentucky Society for Clinical Social Work and Key Assets Kentucky and I have worked in multiple dimensions in the field of mental health in Kentucky since August 1992. I have provided direct clinical counseling services while also facilitating the development and operations of many community outpatient programs and have served in the capacity as senior leader for two different large community mental health centers serving 41 Kentucky counties. I have learned multiple approaches from evidenced-based models to help guide my understanding of what has the greatest impact on creating and sustaining individual change. I use elements of several evidence-based practices in treatment while prioritizing a personalized approach that prioritizes the unique strengths each person brings into the counseling situation. I prioritize leveraging each client's unique strengths via a strong therapy relationship and alliance to help each person accomplish the stress reduction and enhanced quality of life sought. I value and appreciate the opportunity to join you on your journey!