Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Christopher
Christopher Hawkins (AKA Topher) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). He has spent years honing his skills in different settings working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families struggling with the impact trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, and other mental health disorders can have on the individual, family, and their behaviors.
This experience, combined with the Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling earned at Lesley University, has shown the importance of working collaboratively with the individual, family, and community resources to create a complete picture of the client’s needs. Using both evidence-based practices and expressive therapies, Christopher works with the client to strengthen the apparatus they may require for growth and change.
Christopher’s goal for every person and family that he works with is for both the individual and family dynamic to increase their ability to enhance communication, access coping skills, and gain a deeper understanding of self and their relationship to self and others to promote healing and become more self-reliant. If you are ready to begin this journey, schedule an appointment with him today.
"I believe one of the most important things I can do as your therapist is to provide a safe and supportive environment that allows for trust and exploration."
Get to know Christopher
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
My life was changed forever as a child and into adulthood because of my positive experience with a therapist.
What types of clients do you work with best?
Children, adolescents, families and adults experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and bipolar disorders.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
Those struggling with their own personal distress or crisis and are in need of support and guidance.
What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?
You're not alone.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
Having the opportunity to use my own experience and the different philosophies I've learned in order to align with the client's needs.
What inspires you?
The potential for growth, stability and positive change.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
To reassure confidentiality and safety throughout our sessions while initiating the process of trust.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
To plant the seed of well-balanced mental health and serenity.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?
That I believe the individual is their greatest resource and my role is to aid in their self discovery.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
Spend time with family and be outdoors as much as possible.
What’s one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
Being one of eight children raised by a single parent and maintaining close bonds with my family.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 11 years
- Graduating institute
- Lesley University
- Graduating degree
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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