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- Addiction habit change
- Communication skills
- Trauma recovery
About Christopher
Christopher "Chris" Dueker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), holds a license in Illinois and has 18 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and related issues. He describes his work as helping people change habits, learn communication and conflict skills, and manage emotions rather than avoid them through maladaptive behaviors.
Chris focuses on practical skills in sessions. He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to guide the work. Sessions often include learning replacement thoughts and behaviors, practicing communication techniques, and building tools to handle intense feelings.
He has extensive experience addressing addiction and habit change. He helps people identify triggers and craft alternative actions that support purpose and daily functioning. He also addresses trauma recovery with attention to helping people move from surviving to feeling more in control of reactions and choices.
Relationship work centers on improving communication and resolving repeated conflict. Chris teaches concrete conflict resolution steps and helps clients notice patterns that get in the way of connection. He also supports people with parenting stress, grief, career strain, self-esteem issues, and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and skill-focused. People leave with specific strategies to try between meetings. To confirm current session options before booking, readers should follow the clinic's scheduling process and the therapist's online matching steps.
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How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying values and taking meaningful action despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It helps people move toward what matters to them while reducing avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and teaches concrete skills to change behaviors and mood. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and habit change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It is useful when strong emotions interfere with daily life and relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions can combine techniques and adjust focus as progress moves forward.
Confirm available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. For questions about which formats are offered, follow the site scheduling steps and the short matching questionnaire before arranging a first session.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and related issues such as anger, depression, relationship and intimacy problems.
What therapy approaches does he use?
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy in session.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of clinical experience working with adults on conflict, habit change, and trauma recovery.
Where is his license held?
He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with an Illinois LCPC.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.