CHRIS centers on deprogramming old ways of thinking that may have been useful at one time but no longer serve us: internal chatter of negativity, self-doubt, judgment, fear. The result of the internal chatter is most often anxiety, indecision, and generally feeling stuck. In 2008, he began his own journey toward deprogramming old stories and the crutches he was using to try to survive. The start to walking down these paths was when he got sober, and was desperate to find some solution to take away the crippling overthinking and self-flagellation. And in the journey down these paths, he discovered breathwork and an interest in astrology. Both of these have helped him accept who he is and find more sustainable joy. As a result, he’s begun coaching and counseling others using traditional methods, as well as these modalities. He offers both 1:1 counseling and group workshops. In 2020, especially, this work has most often centered around helping people with anxiety. For breathwork, he is certified under David Elliot and currently in the astrology apprenticeship program of Adam Sommer. He holds a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) and training in Trauma-Informed Care.