What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Therapy with Chris has been great. He is really easy to talk to and I feel safe with him. He is skilled at both EMDR and psychodynamic talk therapy, and I’m so glad I found someone like him who is able to practice both so seamlessly. One really seems to inform the other in his approach, and I have gotten a lot out of it. Therapy around trauma can be hard, but it has been worth it for sure. I look forward to seeing how things continue to change and improve in my life due to therapy.”
KFLess than 1 month ago
“This has been a great therapy experience. Chris is a warm, caring, and supportive therapist, but not to the point of ignoring goals and progress (which I have experienced with other therapists). So happy I found him and we began working together.”
AMLess than 1 month ago
About Christopher Schimpf
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
EMDR
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Emotionally Focused
Person-Centered
Humanistic
Psychoanalytic
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Christopher Schimpf
Chris Schimpf is a licensed social worker currently working under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. Their current employer is Manhattan Therapy - Individuals & Couples.
Chris (he/him) holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, with an additional specialization in sexuality and gender. He views therapy as a collaborative relationship based on trust, curiosity, humility, and respect, and strives to co-create a safe space in which to explore and identify sources of suffering and embark on processes of healing and growth.
Chris works with clients of diverse and intersecting identities and a wide array of concerns, including, among others, members of the full spectrum of LGBTQIA+ communities and military veterans. He is dedicated to practices that support racial justice, inclusivity, and LGBTQ+ affirmations, and uses a variety of methods including understanding trauma, cultural responsiveness, and psychodynamic theory. Essentially, he values the unique and evolving relationship between therapist and client. He helps clients explore and address both their unconscious motivations and conscious goals, working with issues such as anxiety, depression, life and career challenges, trauma, grief, shame, anger, chronic pain, and matters related to sexuality and gender.
Before becoming a therapist, Chris worked in arts marketing and communications across the corporate, for-profit, and nonprofit sectors. He collaborated with a range of artists, companies, and organizations in understanding each of their identities and crafting narratives to articulate them. Chris brings his past professional experience into his therapeutic work, where existing personal narratives can be explored, articulated through language, and expanded.
Chris sees clients in person in our West Village office and virtually throughout New York and New Jersey.
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Office locations
Christopher Schimpf, LMSW also offers online video visits for patients
Manhattan Therapy - Individuals & Couples (1 of 2)
80 8th Ave, Ste 301, New York, NY 10011
Manhattan Therapy - Individuals & Couples (2 of 2)
155 W 72nd St, Ste 507, New York, NY 10023
1 of 2
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Hunter College, Master's in Clinical Social Work
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Therapy with Chris has been great. He is really easy to talk to and I feel safe with him. He is skilled at both EMDR and psychodynamic talk therapy, and I’m so glad I found someone like him who is able to practice both so seamlessly. One really seems to inform the other in his approach, and I have gotten a lot out of it. Therapy around trauma can be hard, but it has been worth it for sure. I look forward to seeing how things continue to change and improve in my life due to therapy.
Less than 1 month agoKF
This has been a great therapy experience. Chris is a warm, caring, and supportive therapist, but not to the point of ignoring goals and progress (which I have experienced with other therapists). So happy I found him and we began working together.
Less than 1 month agoAM
I've really enjoyed working with Chris! He is so caring and easy to connect with, which makes me feel supported as he's helped me work through some challenges I've been struggling with for some time now. I highly recommend him as a therapist!
Less than 1 month agoDE
I'm so glad I found Chris when I did. I hadn't been in therapy for a long time, and realized I was really struggling with past traumas I thought I had dealt with long ago. Chris was patient, kind, compassionate, and above all knowledgeable about trauma and its effects on the mind and body. Our time working together was transformative and I am grateful.
More than 1 year agoMM
Chris is a great therapist. I had never had therapy before, and he made the process seem natural and even comfortable. More than that, it seemed truly collaborative-like we were really working together on something Highly recommend.
More than 1 year agoAR
It took me a long time to find a therapist-I was nervous about my...shall we say...untraditional relationship situation and the stigmas I've encountered in healthcare in the past. With Chris not only have I not encountered that, but I have never had
to explain myself or felt that he wasn't "getting it." My only regret is suffering for as long as I did before beginning to work with him.
More than 1 year agoES
Chris has ben a very helpful therapist for me. He's warm and approachable and clearly smart /professional. I've had some mixed experiences with therapists before and really found him to be great. Recommend!
More than 1 year agoMF
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Where is Christopher Schimpf's office located?
Christopher Schimpf has 4 office locations, including in Smyrna, New York, and Batsto, view full addresses on Christopher Schimpf's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Christopher Schimpf?
Christopher Schimpf frequently sees patients for Depression, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Christopher Schimpf on their profile.
What languages does Christopher Schimpf speak?
Christopher Schimpf speaks English.
How do patients rate Christopher Schimpf in reviews?
7 patients have reviewed Christopher Schimpf. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.