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Chris Winningham Jr. (he/him) is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a graduate of the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. Chris specializes in providing therapy to teens, young adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, and families from diverse backgrounds. He uses a multi-integrative approach, blending culture, environmental perspectives, and trauma-informed care to address complex mental health concerns.
As a clinician, Chris emphasizes creating a safe and supportive space where clients can feel comfortable being their authentic selves. He deeply values the vulnerability and strength each client brings to the therapeutic process and works collaboratively with them on their journey toward healing and growth. Chris's approach is holistic, integrating various therapeutic techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Narrative Therapy.
Chris's specializations include addressing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma, with a strong focus on LGBTQ+ affirming therapy. His therapeutic style also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and relational therapy, offering clients a comprehensive toolkit for navigating life's challenges.
Chris provides exclusively virtual therapy sessions, making it easy for clients to engage in therapy from the comfort of their own space. This flexible approach ensures that clients can receive the support they need without geographical or logistical barriers.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Communication issues - Developing effective interpersonal skills in relationships with partners, families, and co-workers; using healthy methods of communication to convey needs and respond to others
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others