Chris is available to see clients at:
South Bay Church of God in Torrance
Light and Life Christian Fellowship, Long Beach
Areas of Special Focus :
Chris has a heart for couples in helping committed relationships grow toward deeper intimacy within the couple, their families, community and with God. He specializes in premarital counseling as a preventative working toward helping couples develop intimacy and communication skills from the beginning of their relationships that will carry through into the rest of their marriages. He also is skilled in Emotionally Focused Therapy, which is useful toward deepening connection for married couples in increasing vulnerable communication and meeting emotional needs.
Chris has experience working with depression, anxiety, parenting issues, family communication and personal and spiritual growth.
Appointments can be made by calling our call center at:
800-998-6329
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Chris's extension is 325
(If this is your first appointment, contact the call center to schedule an Intake)
Licensed MFT
Professionally Trained
M.S. Degree in Marital and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary
B.A. Degree in Psychology from Wheaton College
Professional Credentials
MFT Clinical Trainee of the Year 2005, 2006, Fuller Theological Seminary
MFT Practicum Student of the Year 2002, Fuller Theological Seminary
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist MFT #43758
Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
Clinical Member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
A Seasoned Counselor
Chris had worked with Fuller Psychological and Family Services in Pasadena for six years. In his time there, he developed a wide range of experience in working with premarital issues, marital difficulties, family communication, parenting issues, play therapy, depression, grief, anxiety, stress reduction, phobias, panic attacks, codependency, Borderline Personality Disorder, anger management, men’s issues, spiritual issues and personal growth issues.
Chris had also worked with Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena where he administered and interpreted the Prepare/Enrich Inventory for premarital and marital couples in helping deepen various couples’ relationships.Committed to Ministry
Chris is involved with the children’s ministry at his church. He is also an active participant in his church’s weekly prayer group and bible study. He was also formerly a member of the Wheaton College Gospel Choir and the Salvation Army Torrance Corps’ Psalm 151, both of which ministered to many communities through worship and song.
A Professional Speaker
Chris has led workshops on couples enrichment as well as using Emotionally Focused Therapy in treatment for couples.
Personal Interests
Chris enjoys movies, music, volleyball and videogames, especially with family and friends.
He who walks with the wise grows
wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
Proverbs 13:20
A friend loves at all times, and
a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs 17:17
The purposes of a man's heart are
deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
Proverbs 20:5
A man finds joy in giving an apt
reply - and how good is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:23
