Christopher Carlson, LICSW

Christopher Carlson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with six years of professional experience. He has worked across community-based mental health programs, residential services, and outpatient behavioral health settings, supporting people from a range of backgrounds. His clinical interests include depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and career challenges, and other life transitions.

Christopher offers a warm, interactive counseling style grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and he seeks to avoid stigmatizing labels. He tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs, combining practical techniques with empathic listening to help clients build coping skills and pursue meaningful change. Christopher works with individuals facing issues such as panic and social anxiety, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue, and he provides support for people navigating control and communication problems within families and relationships.

Therapeutic approaches he uses include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy. Christopher frames therapy as a collaborative process, offering coaching-style support when clients are ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life and greater well-being. He practices in English and does not currently accept international clients.