Christopher Avitabile

My communication style

My hope is to remain attuned to you and be straightforward about how I'm affected by our connection. Most people find my communication style compassionate and clear. I'm not opposed to arguing or hearing about what is not working in therapy. I'm here to help you experiment with doing things differently.

My journey to mental healthcare

There was a time when I deeply longed for an empathically attuned relationship to help me better understand myself, and I found that in therapy. This experience was incredibly meaningful and healing, which sparked an interest in doing the work myself. I learned to show up with an attitude of welcome and listen from within my clients' world.

My goals for you

I help people reach their goals by not trying to change them. I believe that no matter how stuck someone is, they need someone to be with them in that stuck place before solutions emerge. I listen and include myself in their world to get a real sense of where they are, and from there creative solutions appear.

Our first session

We will start with where you currently are and learn about your hopes for therapy. My goal is to let you know how I work by being myself with you. This might include asking you about your experience of your body in the current moment, or checking in about how something I said lands with you.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White