About
Hi! My name is Chris Weidler, the counselor at There is Liberty Counseling Services.
Education & Professional Experience:
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing online counseling in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Florida and Michigan. I received my Masters in Counseling (MACO) and my Master in Divinity (MDiv) from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 2007. Since then I've gained extensive experience in a wide range of therapeutic settings involving, families, couples, children, teens and individuals of all ages. My clinical approaches include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Socratic Questioning, Solution-Focused Therapy and Christian Counseling.
Other Professional/Personal Experience:
8In addition to my professional/clinical skills, I also bring "real world" experience to the counseling setting. My wife and I have been married since 2007 and we have 3 sons (ages 7, 12, and 15). We spent seven years as houseparents at a boarding school for teenagers. We currently operate an eCommerce business, run a small farm/homestead and I am founding a tech start-up. We are highly involved in our church and our kids' private homeschool co-op. These practical experiences help me relate to you and your struggles with fresh eyes. I understand the abstract counseling theories, but I also understand how to apply them practically to the very real struggles you are facing.
What you can expect:
Everybody is different. Your goals, challenges and struggles are unique to you. Therefore my role is to come alongside you and help you to identify your goals and the underlying issues standing in your way. Once you begin addressing those underlying issues, many of the symptoms that brought you begin to fade away and you are on your way to healing. Although therapy is challenging (like all good things), I also strive to make it humorous and fun. You are on a positive trajectory! There is joy, peace and fun involved in that journey.
Who am I the best fit for:
~Your faith can be an important factor in your success. I am a Christian, and I have the most success helping people who are guided by their Christian faith. It's not a requirement however.
~Anyone who holds to a libertarian worldview and is having a difficult time find a therapist who understands and respects your beliefs.
~Individuals struggling with anxiety, stress, OCD, phobias, PTSD, depression, relationship issues, life changes, career changes, goal creation, motivation, positive habits and disciples, and young adult issues
~Negative lifestyle habits such as spending, porn, over-eating, drinking too much, exercise, etc
~Couples, pre-marital relationships and parents who need help communicating, managing conflict, building trust, working through infidelity, and finding peace and joy in their relationship.
~Individuals who have been hurt or traumatized by oppressive government policies such as covid lockdowns, taxes, wars, censorship, business regulations, pubic schools, etc.
I'd be honored to begin listening to your story right away!
