Christopher Rains, LCSW — Therapist in Kentucky

Hi there, I'm Christopher!

I help individuals navigate anxiety, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, self-esteem issues, and codependency. I look at the bigger picture of your life and use a collaborative approach to figure out what areas we can work on to improve your quality of life.

My focus

I work with folks suffering from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, substance use disorder, avoidance issues, grief, and panic disorders.

My approach

I'm rooted in DBT, focusing on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills to help you understand how your relationships work and why your mood has become unhelpful. I use CBT for anxiety and stress, and ACT to help you accept what you cannot change while exploring disconnects between your desires and behaviors.

My communication style

My sessions are informal, focused on building rapport so we can unpack whatever you're dealing with. I take a collaborative approach, helping you decide what areas you want to change. I hold clients accountable in a playful way.

My journey to mental healthcare

I'm driven by curiosity and a desire to hear people's stories and the rewarding feeling that comes with helping others feel heard.

My goals for you

I get your feedback on what you want to work on after a clinical interview, offer my observations, and we brainstorm together. We decide what areas to start on, and I provide homework to help treat whatever is ailing you.

Our first session

A first session is about getting to know each other, gauging the severity of what you're bringing to me, and figuring out if I'm the right fit. We'll gather basic demographic information so I understand where you're coming from and the problems you're presenting with.

I identify as...

Male
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Borderline Personality

Codependency

Addiction

Self Esteem

+ 6 more

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Behavioral Activation

Compassion Focused

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 10 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

+ 42 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from University of Louisville.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Christopher Rains