Online in North Carolina
(Online Only)
I've had a broad range of experiences that got me to this point - from working on the International Space Station Power System Team to traveling for Fortune 500 companies as a business consultant. My personal story gave me a passion for working with individuals to seek deeper intimacy and more fulfilling relationships. My specialized training in emotions, addiction and thoughtful interventions helps my clients achieve their goals and build greater awareness and the ability to effectively process emotions and trauma. I love this work, and I am grateful to join in the stories of brave clients who want to better themselves.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Christian, Hispanic / Latino, LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Christian Counseling Blends psychological practices with Christian values and scripture. It provides faith-based support for life challenges and spiritual growth.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
Approach Description: I am a licensed therapist with broad experience helping clients navigate personal growth, relational challenges, and addiction recovery. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), I specialize in supporting clients as they work toward lasting recovery from compulsive sexual behaviors. My therapeutic style combines a person-centered and narrative approach with practical strategies drawn from the CSAT framework and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients build healthier relationships and sustainable change.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 150
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I have a limited number of slots for need-based financial support based on situation
- Out of Network
Education & Credentials
Christopher Bissell LCMHCA, CSAT
- Male
- License # A17866
- Licensed in NC
- Practicing Since 2022
Education: I studied Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta. I got my undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Christopher Bissell Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of North Carolina
- Online Therapy Details: I offer telehealth sessions via Zoom or SimplePractice.
At Illumination Counseling, we offer therapy for individuals and couples looking to grow through challenges related to intimacy, relationships, and personal wellbeing. With expertise in areas such as sexual addiction recovery, sex therapy, and men’s issues, our licensed mental health counselor and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) provides compassionate guidance to help clients across North Carolina cultivate healthy connections and live more satisfying lives.