Hi, my name is Chris.
I work as a Creative Therapist and EFT Practitioner offering a unique and diverse approach to mental health and well-being. Originally from the United States, I’ve been living in Europe for the past six years—first in Germany and now in Lille, France.
Before transitioning into my therapeutic practice, I spent 18 years in the sportswear industry, where I gained pioneering experience in design and executive leadership.
Vast and diverse lived experiences, both personal and professional, have shaped my journey. They have given me a genuine and profound understanding of struggle and resilience that deeply informs my empathetic and holistic approach to working with others. If I can support you on your journey, please send me an email.
I look forward to hearing from you. -Chris
PRACTITIONER QUALIFICATIONS
Creative Therapist
Trained in Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapies, I use the creative process to improve and enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages.
This evidence-based therapy uses a variety of creative modalities, including art-making, dance, sculpture, drama, music, sound therapy, storytelling, meditation, and holistic counseling skills to guide clients in recognizing and overcoming trauma and limiting beliefs in an empowering, respectful, and highly effective way.
This evidence-based therapy uses a variety of creative modalities, including art-making, dance, sculpture, drama, music, sound therapy, storytelling, meditation, and holistic counseling skills to guide clients in recognizing and overcoming trauma and limiting beliefs in an empowering, respectful, and highly effective way.
EFT
Completing practicum hours
“Practitioner-Assisted EFT is 1-to-1, client-centered care that is facilitated by an experienced EFT practitioner. During a series of 1-to-1 EFT sessions, a practitioner helps a client “tap into" their unique subjective experience of a presenting challenge or troubling issue for the purpose of gaining clarity and resolution. This supports the client in making lasting emotional or physiological changes, shifting limiting thought processes, resolving past traumas, opening to beneficial ways of moving forward and more.“ - EFT International
“Practitioner-Assisted EFT is 1-to-1, client-centered care that is facilitated by an experienced EFT practitioner. During a series of 1-to-1 EFT sessions, a practitioner helps a client “tap into" their unique subjective experience of a presenting challenge or troubling issue for the purpose of gaining clarity and resolution. This supports the client in making lasting emotional or physiological changes, shifting limiting thought processes, resolving past traumas, opening to beneficial ways of moving forward and more.“ - EFT International
TRAININGS
TRAUMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
CERTIFICATE IN TRAUMATIC STRESS STUDIES
Led by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, the Traumatic Stress Studies Certificate Program offers the most comprehensive training in trauma available today.
An intensive post-graduate level certificate program consisting of immersion into the fundamental issues necessary to become an expert clinician treating adults and children who suffer from traumatic stress.
An intensive post-graduate level certificate program consisting of immersion into the fundamental issues necessary to become an expert clinician treating adults and children who suffer from traumatic stress.
NARCISSISTIC ABUSE TREATMENT CLINICIAN (NATC)
Led by Dr. Ramani Durvasula, Psychologist, Author, and the world's most highly recognized expert on the topic of narcissistic abuse/antagonistic relational stress this intensive training provides skills, knowledge, and a complete treatment framework, to confidently work with clients experiencing narcissistic abuse.
ADDITIONAL COURSES
Abnormal Psychology Specialization
Wesleyan University
Understanding Psychosis
University of Michigan
Wesleyan University
Understanding Psychosis
University of Michigan
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MATERIAL DESIGNER
2003-2010 - Beaverton, USA
2003-2010 - Beaverton, USA
DESIGN DIRECTOR
2010-2016 - Boston, USA
SENIOR DESIGN DIRECTOR
2017-2019 - HZO, Germany
2017-2019 - HZO, Germany
HEAD OF MATERIAL DESIGN
2019-2020 - Berlin, Germany
GLOBAL CREATIVE DIRECTOR
2021-2022 - Lille, France