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Christopher Kempski

Therapist · New Jersey

Christopher Kempski

LMHC, LPC

LMHC LPC focused on life purpose and relationships

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Experience
26 years
Based in
New Jersey
Sessions
Online
Languages
English, Polish
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Life purpose focus

About Christopher

Christopher Kempski is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 26 years of professional experience. He practices in New Jersey and works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Christopher also lists life purpose among his focuses and helps people who feel uncertain about what comes next.

He approaches sessions as practical conversations. He treats the person in front of him as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to use when facing hard situations. Sessions involve looking at patterns, identifying small changes, and trying strategies that fit a person’s day-to-day life.

Christopher has worked across a range of related concerns including abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, blended family difficulties, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, and separation or divorce. He also notes experience with autism and Asperger syndrome, avoidant and dependent personality features, dissociation, and kink and alternative sex culture topics.

His style is straightforward and focused on usable steps rather than abstract talk. Conversations often include practical problem solving, clarifying values, and planning actions that test new ways of relating or coping. He will help people weigh options and try things that feel manageable.

Sessions are delivered in English and Polish as needed. Christopher asks prospective clients to use the site’s matching process to select an online therapy option and schedule a first session.

License and NPI on record

LMHC
New York · 001744
LPC
New Jersey · 37PC00601900

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

26+ years

Credentials

New York, New Jersey

Languages

English, Polish

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Christopher describes his work as practical and evidence-based, focusing on techniques that translate into everyday life. Cognitive methods involve identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve decision-making. Behavioral strategies focus on small experiments and activity planning to rebuild confidence and daily routine.

He also draws on relational and attachment-informed ways of working to look at how past patterns affect current relationships. That approach helps people notice repeating dynamics and try different responses that may feel healthier over time. The therapist treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process and will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let someone use audio-only when bandwidth is limited or choose a camera session when visual interaction helps the work. Licensed professionals can help shape a plan that fits daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he work with?

He supports adults with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, self-esteem issues, and depression. He also lists life purpose among his focuses.

How does he approach feeling stuck?

He treats sessions as practical conversations that identify strengths and small, testable changes. The focus is on problem solving, clarifying values, and planning doable steps.

What experience does he bring?

He has 26 years of professional work experience across a wide range of concerns, including attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and separation.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in New Jersey. The profile notes licensure in New York as well; do not assume additional credentials.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Polish.

Does he work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions billed?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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