Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Chris works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Chris
Chris Payton is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York. He brings eight years of clinical experience helping people manage depression, addictions, anger, trauma, and low self-esteem. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and adapts sessions to fit individual needs.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations focused on practical steps. He listens to what you are facing and helps break problems into manageable parts. Sessions often emphasize setting small goals and building everyday skills that reduce distress.
Background and approach
Chris uses methods that help people change unhelpful thought patterns and find motivation when they feel stuck. He works with people who are coping with the effects of trauma and abuse and those navigating the challenges of living with or affected by HIV and AIDS. The focus is on what is useful and realistic for each person.
He aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk honestly about anger and other intense emotions. Conversations include identifying triggers, practicing new responses, and applying strategies between sessions. Chris supports step-by-step progress rather than quick fixes.
Practical needs are discussed openly, including how sessions are scheduled and which formats might fit a person’s life. He tailors the plan to your goals and checks in on progress as therapy moves forward.
What Chris works with
Everything Chris lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Chris's practice.
Approaches Chris lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Chris combines methods that focus on thoughts and motivation to help people make practical changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses simple exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors. It can be useful for depression, anxiety, and anger by teaching concrete skills to handle moments of stress.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to talk about change when someone feels stuck or ambivalent. It uses guided conversation to clarify personal goals and strengthen a person’s own reasons for change, often supporting work on addictions and behavior shifts.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then combine elements of methods as needed. This is a team effort and plans are adjusted based on what is working.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit daily life. Video allows face-to-face interaction for skills practice, phone can be easier when less bandwidth is available, and chat or text are useful for brief check-ins or when typing feels more comfortable. These options let people schedule care around work, caregiving, or other commitments.
Questions people ask about Chris
What concerns does Chris help with?
He helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression, and also has an additional focus on HIV / AIDS.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are direct and practical, with a focus on clear goals and everyday skills. Conversations aim to identify patterns and try small changes that can be used between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
Chris has eight years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care in New York.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.