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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Click HereClient 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 |
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) | 002224 | NY | 2005 |
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) | 000899 | NY | 2009 |
Certifications
Name |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Yale University | MDiv | 1995 | |
Stony Brook University | MS | Applied Mathematics and Statistics | 1993 |
Beloit College | BS | Chemistry and Mathematics | 1991 |
Languages
- English
Office Address
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