Christopher Straface
Licensed Therapist, MA, LPC
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Human nature is to avoid the things that make us uncomfortable. OCD therapy is going to feel uncomfortable — you're no longer avoiding the things you used to avoid. It's like physical therapy: You have to do some work, but it can be life-changing. As a therapist, I'm relaxed, warm, and welcoming. I will educate you on the process and goal of ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), an effective model that will help you. My other areas of professional focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, trichotillomania and BFRBs (body-focused repetitive behaviors), and adjustment disorder.
Human nature is to avoid the things that make us uncomfortable. OCD therapy is going to feel uncomfortable — you're no longer avoiding the things you used to avoid. It's like physical therapy: You have to do some work, but it can be life-changing. As a therapist, I'm relaxed, warm, and welcoming. I will educate you on the process and goal of ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), an effective model that will help you. My other areas of professional focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, trichotillomania and BFRBs (body-focused repetitive behaviors), and adjustment disorder.
Location
Licensed in Texas
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics
Cultural competencies
Christianity
Education
Wayland Baptist University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Christopher
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna, Curative, EMI Health, Forest County Potawatomi, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Moda Health, Partners Direct Health, United Healthcare,
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Why our members love working with Christopher
V.W.
Christopher is amazing and communicates so well. As rough as exposure therapy can be working with him has been easy because he was cared to build trust in the process.
C.S.
Understands
N.G.
Chris is awesome. He truly cares, or at least that is what it seems. I rarely leave any reviews for anyone in general, but after having seen him for months, he deserves it.
J.S.
Chris is so patient and really challenges me. Sessions are so helpful.
C.R.
Chris understands me so well . I can tell he sincerely cares about what I’m going through . I also feel like he puts himself in my shoes and that makes me feel like I can make it through this rough time
J.S.
Chris really pushes me and that helps a lot
A.L.
Appreciate all the efforts in helping me live with OCD
A.P.
Coming off of 9 sessions together so far & I can’t say enough how much it has helped having Chris in my court. He is very welcoming & just great at making you feel heard without judgement. Could not recommend him enough.
A.L.
Very helpful as always!
J.S.
Chris is wonderful. He has helped me so much.
A.L.
Amazing experience with Chris!!
A.J.
Felt comfortable right away.
A.L.
Amazing and equipped to help OCD patients!!
A.L.
Amazing therapist!! Very confident in the help I’m receiving
A.L.
Amazing and very helpful!! - All sessions have been successful!!
K.J.
So grateful for Chris! He is an amazing therapist.
K.J.
Chris is very Knowledgeable about OCD and very helpful in the techniques needed to help.
K.J.
I am so grateful for Chris' professionalism and ability to describe the illness and help to resolve issues and hardships.
A.L.
Great!!
anonymous
Chris is amazing at listening and understanding. Very validating and helpful! I would recommend Chris for anyone needing help managing OCD.
anonymous
Chris was great as always! He really takes time to listen and understand what you’re going through. I’ve been to a few therapists for non OCD related issues, but Chris has been the most positive experience. He asks a lot of questions and really makes you feel validated. I also never feel rushed when talking, or towards the end of the session. I look forward to continue working with him!
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