Chris Clark
Licensed Therapist, MS, LMFT
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My approach to OCD treatment is caring, methodical, and persistent. I strive to create a caring atmosphere and sense of ease. I want you to feel comfortable discussing even the most difficult aspects of your experiences. In creating your treatment plan, I will take a thorough approach, considering every relevant factor. If you experience difficulties or setbacks, I'll help you work through things; I won't let you become discouraged or lose hope in your ability to better your life. Besides OCD, my focus areas include anxiety, trauma, and gender dysphoria.
My approach to OCD treatment is caring, methodical, and persistent. I strive to create a caring atmosphere and sense of ease. I want you to feel comfortable discussing even the most difficult aspects of your experiences. In creating your treatment plan, I will take a thorough approach, considering every relevant factor. If you experience difficulties or setbacks, I'll help you work through things; I won't let you become discouraged or lose hope in your ability to better your life. Besides OCD, my focus areas include anxiety, trauma, and gender dysphoria.
Location
Licensed in Tennessee, Texas, Washington
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
Cultural competencies
Agnosticism, Atheism, Christianity
Education
Our Lady of The Lake University of San Antonio
Insurance
Plans accepted by Chris
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, Healthcare Management Administrators, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Key Benefit Administrators, Moda Health, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Regence Blue Cross, Regence Group Administrators, United Healthcare,
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Get to know Chris
My personal connection to OCD and mental health
I have an anxiety disorder, so I'm no stranger to having thoughts pop up in the back of my head. It certainly makes me more aware of how difficult it can be to catch these thoughts as quickly as they can come up—or how hard it can be to take them with a grain of salt. My experiences make me aware of the small wins Members have and how easy it can be to discount those.
What sets me apart from other OCD therapists
Before I came to NOCD, I did a lot of work with families, as well as trauma-informed work. It's made me really aware of how traumatic experiences can impact how our brains see the world, and how that can play into anxiety and OCD.
What I want to help you see in yourself
Creativity. If you really think about it, what is OCD other than imagination? It's not always in the most useful direction, but Members' brains can come up with these creative, intrusive thoughts. We can learn to use that in a more helpful, productive direction.
My message to you if you're struggling right now
ERP can be a lot and it may feel difficult, but slow and steady wins the race. We can start off with something small. Once you start, it's a whole lot easier to keep going. It doesn't have to be this great big step where you've eaten half the elephant in one bite.
Why our members love working with Chris
H.L.
Chris is incredibly compassionate, understanding and non-judgmental.
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