About Chris
During my first semester in graduate school studying secondary education, I had the sudden epiphany that I didn’t like this subject. I struggled to find a job as a teacher. Every interview for teaching jobs went something like this,
Interviewer: “What sports do you coach?”
Me: “I don’t coach anything, I teach.”
That sudden awareness caused a bit of a career crisis, which turned into a personal crisis, that I turned into a therapy appointment.
During that stint in therapy, I learned a great deal about myself. It was as if someone had turned on a light in a dark room and I understood myself in ways I never had before. The counseling process brought new hope and a bit of certainty to my future. This is now what I wanted to do; help others find hope for their future and heal from their emotional pain.
I understand the challenges, as a first-generation college student, I struggled to navigate the demands and expectations of a college student. While most of my friends had lots of free time, I had jobs and worked my way through school.
Now the Boring Stuff
I have been fully licensed as a professional counselor for over 30 years. I received my master's and doctoral degrees in counseling from the nationally ranked counseling program at the University of North Texas. I have enjoyed the privilege of providing counseling services in private practice, public high schools, community clinics, college counseling centers, and faith-based settings.
Services I provide
Relationship Building/Couples Therapy, including broken trust recovery & deepening connections.
Imposter anxiety of high achievers.
Clinical Issues: anxiety, depression, stress, loneliness/sense of belonging, and grief.
Adjustment support for major life transitions.
Increasing Self Awareness, Self-Compassion, and Self Purpose Resiliency building for caretakers.
Respectful collaboration with gifted and talented populations (including licensed professionals & business owners/leaders) Increasing healthy habits and coping skills.
As a leader, you carry immense responsibility for the success of your organization and feel a keen obligation to the development of your people. Our lead therapist, Chris Wilder, will work with you to understand your leadership style, goals, and values to help create a counseling plan that helps you move forward as a leader. Or perhaps, you’re in a high-stress leadership position. We will help you get a sense of your approach as a leader and make sure that your counseling plan fits your values. Ultimately, we view therapy as a success if you’re able to go out and live a life consistent with your values without our help.