Personal Statement

There are many reasons that people seek help. For some, there can be a single event that suddenly makes them realize that having someone with them on their journey might be able to help things out. For others, it is a gnawing feeling that there is something more that would bring them peace and a sense of wholeness. For even others, they have gone down bad paths in the past and desire to not repeat the same journey again. Whatever your reason for seeking help, it is possible to find peace and wholeness in your life.

Christopher utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches. These approaches are brought together in different ways depending on the person or people that he is working with. The root of his therapeutic style incorporates spiritual dimensions of both the problem(s) and the ways to move forward into the counseling or therapy that is engaged in. He is experienced working with people from a wide variety of faith backgrounds. His approach is also usually rooted in a systems understanding of the client's situation. He can draw upon the techniques used by many who are licensed in mental health counseling or in marriage and family therapy.

In addition to Christopher, there are other clinicians that also practice in the West Bronx office. They have a variety of experiences as well as areas that they specialize in. While Christopher is only in this office on Tuesdays, there are other clinicians under his direction available on the other days of the week.

Clinicians include daytime and evening times as well as weekend hours to try and fit different schedules. We want to make it easy for you to take your next important step towards health, peace and wholeness which is connecting with a therapist or counselor that you can trust to have with you on this journey.

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Client Focus (Age)

  • Children (6 to 10)
  • Preteens/Tweens (11 to 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19)
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Faith

  • Christian

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Video Game Addiction

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Client-Directed Outcome-Informed Therapy
  • Collaborative Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Focusing
  • Integration of different therapy models
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
  • Relational
  • Relationship Development Interventions
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Systematic Desensitization
  • Systems Theory/Therapy

Modality

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • Anthem
  • APS Healthcare
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
  • Health Net
  • Magnacare
  • MHN
  • Military OneSource
  • Oscar
  • Out Of Network
  • Sunflower Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • ValueOptions

Years in Practice

10+ years

Services Fee

  • Initial Consultation $120-$200
  • Therapy Session $120-$200

Payments Accepted

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Licenses

License Name License State Year
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) 002224 NY 2005
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) 000899 NY 2009

Certifications

Name
Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC)
Certified Prepare/Enrich Premarital Counselor (CPEPC)
Certified Prepare/Enrich Provider (CPEP)
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)

Associations

Name
American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC)
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)
National Association on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Publications

Title Publication
4 Reasons You Might Want To Date A Criminal Your Tango
The Couple That Prays Together ... Your Tango
4 Reasons You Can Forgive Someone You Love Your Tango
Conflict In The Family: 4 Lessons From Maundy Thursday Your Tango
Is Sex Addiction A 'Real' Problem? Your Tango Video
Will Keeping Secrets Ruin Your Marriage? Your Tango Video
Why Fighting Dirty Can Ruin Your Marriage Your Tango Video
Marriage: How Do I Get My Husband To Go To Therapy? Your Tango Video
Should I Send My Out-Of-Control Teen To Therapy? Your Tango Video
Marriage Therapy on Your Own? How to Improve Your Relationship when Your Partner Won't Come Along Choose Help
How to Interview a Potential Therapist. Twenty Three Questions to Ask Choose Help
How to Help a Teen Friend When She is Hurting Herself Choose Help
What to Do When Your Teen Child Hates You Choose Help
Adolescent and Young Adult ADHD and Substance Abuse - How to Intervene Choose Help
10 10 Steps To Connect With Your Spirituality While Depressed PBS (This Emotional Life)
Right Relationships: The Awe of Seeking Forgiveness Good Therapy
When a Loved One Commits Suicide: Dealing with God Good Therapy
The Spirituality of Hospitality Good Therapy
The Vocation of Fatherhood Good Therapy
Insights Into Spirituality in the Aftermath of a Disaster Good Therapy
50 Things Women Hate About Men; And What Men Can Do About It Clif Kay (Kindle Book)
How to Know if Relationship Counseling Is Worth It Global Post
How to End a Positive Counseling Relationship Global Post

Education

School Degree Major Year
Yale University MDiv1995
Stony Brook University MSApplied Mathematics and Statistics1993
Beloit College BSChemistry and Mathematics1991

Languages

  • English

Office Address


Seeking Shalom

Seeking Shalom

Seeking Shalom with Christopher L. Smith, LCAC, LMHC, LMFT is a teaching practice that aims to provide services at an affordable rate in areas that have been undeserved by quality mental health care. We believe that everyone deserves having someone who will listen to them and help them though challenging times on their journey through life. We would be privileged to have you trust us to join you on your journey to peace and wholeness.

280 Madison Ave, Suite 305

New York, New York 10016

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