Christopher Dougherty, LPC, GA | Psychotherapist

About Christopher Dougherty

Focus areas

Anger Management

Behavioral Problems

Emotional Disturbance

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Relationship Struggles

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Christian Counseling

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Christopher Dougherty

Hi there, I'm Christopher! Hello, my name is Chris Dougherty, and I am a licensed professional counselor in the great state of Georgia. I am a counselor because I believe all people can and do get better with the proper guidance. My approach I am trained in Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Christian Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Dialectical (DBT), EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Person-Centered, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Trauma Focused, Client Centered Therapy, Couples Therapy, Grief Therapy, and Solution Focused. I meet you where you are and take the multiple skills and therapeutic tools I have learned to give you deeper insight and develop practical ways to work to a better place. My focus I have the pleasure of working with different people with different needs and have enjoyed doing so my whole career. I most enjoy people who are ready to change no matter what they are struggling with and I specialize in helping veterans, men, children, and teens with trauma, OCD, anxiety, depression, self esteem, school, and work-related issues. My communication style Those I have been privileged to help say that I listen and help them look at things from a new perspective while being real and practical in a way that shows I care about them. My journey to mental healthcare I have always been a helper since a child. I started as a mechanical engineering student in undergrad and volunteered my time with children in poverty helping them with tutoring and just being a support. I realized I was in the wrong career and switched to counseling and helping people be better is why I do what I do. My goals for you I believe I am here to help you achieve your goals. We will discuss what you are seeking and then work through what therapeutic approaches I am trained in that would be most beneficial to your situation and then ensure your goals are what you want and are attainable.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Georgia

Education and training

Liberty University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
Wright State University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1871939777

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What practice does Christopher Dougherty work with?

Christopher Dougherty works with Rula Health - Georgia.

What are common reasons for patients to see Christopher Dougherty?

Christopher Dougherty frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Christopher Dougherty on their profile.