Christopher West (He/Him)

MA Mental Health Counseling
Accepting Clients

I provide person centered counseling as I believe it’s best that one moves at the pace that you’re comfortable with.

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in St. Petersburg, FL
Supervised by Xenia Hatzillias LMHC

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I offer a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space rooted in trauma-informed care. This means I approach our work together with deep respect for your life experiences, an understanding of how trauma can impact the mind and body, and a commitment to your empowerment and emotional safety. You are the expert of your story, and I am here to walk beside you—never ahead of you—as you explore your healing journey. Whether you’re processing past trauma or working through current challenges.

My Background and Approach

⸻ I bring a strong background in person-centered and trauma-informed therapy, which means I focus on creating a safe, supportive space where you feel truly heard and respected. My training allows me to help clients explore their challenges at their own pace while providing guidance that honors their unique experiences and strengths. With a trauma-informed lens, I understand how past experiences can shape present struggles, and I work carefully to avoid re-traumatization while supporting healing and resilience. This approach empowers clients to rebuild trust, develop healthier coping skills, and gain confidence in navigating life’s challenges. My person-centered approach ensures that our work together is collaborative—you are the expert on your life, and my role is to walk alongside you, offering tools, insights, and encouragement. Clients often find that this supportive style helps them feel more comfortable opening up, making progress, and achieving meaningful personal growth

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Outside of my work as a therapist, I am passionate about giving back and building community. Through my fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi, I serve as a mentor for college-bound young men, helping them prepare for the transition into higher education and adulthood. This role reflects my deep belief in the power of guidance, encouragement, and positive role models—values I also bring into the counseling space. On a more personal note, I’m a proud dog dad to two energetic pups, Rocky and Jaxon. They remind me daily of the importance of unconditional love, patience, and playfulness—qualities that I strive to carry into my relationships with clients as well.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Gestalt Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Addiction
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 10 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $45 - 65/session

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