Chris Shutzer(He/Him/His)

Chris Shutzer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Lexington, Massachusetts, where he treats adolescents, young adults, adults, and parents. He supports individuals of all ages who are seeking treatment as part of self-discovery and self-improvement, often stemming from challenging life moments or circumstances. Chris's experience features over a decade working with adolescents and young adults as a high school based clinician, where he supported individuals experiencing symptoms related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, social struggles, addictive behaviors, and other profiles. Chris is particularly adept at supporting all members of a family system, including both adolescents managing major life events or difficult emotions and parents seeking to improve their own mental health while managing the stressors of raising a family.

Chris' approach is rooted in psychodynamics, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, elements of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness practices. He uses evidence-based treatments to support all of his clients, and is known for bringing a sense of humor and creativity to his sessions. His style is engaging and non-judgmental. He positions clients as the experts on who they are and what they are looking for in therapy.

Chris’ first priority in starting with a new client is ensuring that they feel safe, heard, and like an equal partner in the therapeutic process. Chris offers both in person therapy and remote sessions to help make therapy easily accessible for all of his clients.