What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.56
“Christopher Christmas is always so welcoming and encouraging. I feel like he really is glad I’m here. He’s empowered me to accept myself and see my challenges as something to be met and not feared. If you are looking for a sympathetic ear, that isn’t patronizing he’s the one. He will not just say what you want to hear but he will help you to hear what you need to hear.”
Less than 1 year ago
“Dr. Christmas has been wonderful, I’ve bee working with him for over a year now and he has significantly improved my ability to cope with my anxiety. He has helped me be a better husband, friend and co-worker”
More than 1 year ago
About Christopher Christmas
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Trauma Focused
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Intervention
Motivational Interviewing
Gestalt
Identity
Gender
MaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Christopher Christmas
Did you know that most people don't initially consider counseling to help them with problems? Perhaps you have already spoken with friends, family, co-workers, or a respected religious/spiritual leader in your community. Perhaps those you’ve talked with don’t truly understand your perspective, or maybe they understand you, but they don’t know how to help. I’ve had these kinds of experiences myself over the years, and they led me to seek counseling for my own growth. In doing so, I have reaped the benefits for myself that have also improved my relationships, so I know how powerful it can be.
My foundation of caring rests on four pillars; 1) recognizing a person’s worth, 2) honoring their trust, 3) maintaining a non-judgmental posture and 4) valuing curiosity. I have built upon that foundation with formal training as a mental health counselor, years of diverse clinical experiences using evidence-based practices to help people heal and grow, and a finally a PhD. Counseling is both science and art, and I recognize and appreciate both. So whether you are struggling with the challenges of day-to-day living, facing a new season of life, reeling from a significant loss, or have a diagnosable mental health condition, I am here to help on your journey to healing.
I specialize in working with men's issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, codependency, sexual addictions, substance use disorders, and integrating spirituality/faith into counseling. I also have a working knowledge of psychopharmacology because many of my clients have been on medications in addition to therapy.
It takes courage to reach out for help, but it is truly worth it. If you’re ready to take that next step, I’ll be here to join you.
What should a new client know about working with you?
The first session will be your intake, where I will ask questions about your history, your family, your work/career, your relationships, and current symptoms and issues that are troubling you. I'll take notes during that session to reference as we continue our work together. The intake is very different from follow-up sessions because I use that first meeting to learn the overview of your story. By the second session we'll get into your goals for therapy and begin working. From that point we'll work through the issues that brought you into therapy and assess your progress from time to time. It's important to note that things often get worse before they get better as you unearth concerns and issues that have remained below the surface. That is a normal and healthy part of the process.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Central Florida, PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision
NPI number
1932415973
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.56
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Christopher Christmas is always so welcoming and encouraging. I feel like he really is glad I’m here. He’s empowered me to accept myself and see my challenges as something to be met and not feared. If you are looking for a sympathetic ear, that isn’t patronizing he’s the one. He will not just say what you want to hear but he will help you to hear what you need to hear.
Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Very excellent listener and warm personality.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dr. Christmas has been wonderful, I’ve bee working with him for over a year now and he has significantly improved my ability to cope with my anxiety. He has helped me be a better husband, friend and co-worker
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
My time with Christopher has been a blessing and he is always willing and ready to ask the right questions that get me to reassess my reality from a lens relevant to my beliefs. He rarely gives answers and instead creates an environment for me to get curious about my internal life to uncover the lies or suboptimal thinking patterns I have accepted as normal and true.
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How soon can I make an appointment with Christopher Christmas?
Generally, Christopher Christmas has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Christopher Christmas's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Christopher Christmas accepting new patients?
Christopher Christmas generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Christopher Christmas's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Christopher Christmas accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Christopher Christmas online?
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What practice does Christopher Christmas work with?
Christopher Christmas works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Christopher Christmas?
Christopher Christmas frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Christopher Christmas on their profile.
What languages does Christopher Christmas speak?
Christopher Christmas speaks English.