- ACT approaches
- CBT strategies
- Trauma-informed methods
About Christopher
Dr. Christopher Graham is an Oklahoma licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience supporting adults through relationship strain, trauma, intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, and anger. He works with people on stress, anxiety, grief, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, and the everyday pressures that build resentment or push relationships to a breaking point.
He focuses on clear, practical conversation rather than jargon. Sessions are a place to name what is happening, notice patterns, and try straightforward skills that reduce reactivity and improve communication. He uses a mix of behavioral and skills-based techniques alongside approaches that pay attention to attachment and past hurt.
In his work he draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice what matters and act in line with their values. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to outline unhelpful thinking and teach different ways of responding in the moment. For trauma-related concerns he incorporates trauma-focused methods to process painful memories when clients are ready.
People looking for help with parenting stress, grief, caregiver strain, or career-related frustration will find a practical orientation. He also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment problems, body image, and communication breakdowns that fuel anger and distance.
Sessions aim to be collaborative. He will help set clear goals, teach skills to manage strong feelings, and revisit strategies that work in daily life. To begin, readers are asked to use the site’s matching steps to schedule a first appointment and see specific session options.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and build small actions that align with those values. It is useful when anger shows up as avoidance, rumination, or repeated conflict and the focus is on living in line with chosen priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. In short sessions it teaches concrete skills to interrupt escalation, reframe unhelpful thinking, and practice different responses to triggers.
For trauma-related work he uses trauma-focused methods that allow people to process painful memories at a pace they can manage. These methods aim to reduce the intensity of past events so they interfere less with present relationships and reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work collaboratively to test methods and adjust plans based on what the client needs and prefers. Goals and techniques are revisited as progress is made so sessions remain practical and focused on daily life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they can fit a check-in into a lunch break, avoid travel time, use a shorter call for focused skills practice, or reduce time away from caregiving or work. Licensed professionals can adapt homework and skill practice for everyday routines so therapy is easier to use between appointments.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, parenting stress, anger, grief, anxiety, depression, and related life changes.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses practical conversation, skill teaching, and evidence-informed tools to reduce reactivity and improve communication in relationships.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 13 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship, trauma, and emotional concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Oklahoma.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm the current session options on the booking page before scheduling.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.