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Christopher Kempski

Christopher Kempski

LMHC, LPC

New Jersey

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Practical support for family and relationship stress

Profile at a glance

Credentials
LMHC, LPC
License
LMHC, New York / 001744; LPC, New Jersey / 37PC00601900
NPI
1417205600
Experience
26 years
Languages
English, Polish
Location
New Jersey

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Family concerns
  • Builds self esteem

About Christopher

Christopher Kempski is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional counselor with 26 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. He also supports people facing relationship tension and family concerns. Christopher writes and speaks plainly so parents and caregivers can quickly see what to expect.

He begins by listening to each person's story and spotting strengths they already have. He encourages small, practical steps that build confidence and reduce overwhelm. Sessions focus on real-life challenges and solutions you can try between meetings.

Christopher has worked in a range of settings over his career and brings broad clinical experience to common family and relationship struggles. He respects each person as the expert on their life and looks to collaborate rather than dictate a plan.

The approach is supportive and goal-oriented. He helps people clarify what matters most, set manageable goals, and practice new ways of handling old problems. Progress is tracked in simple, concrete terms so people can see change happening.

He offers services in New Jersey and communicates in English and Polish. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Christopher uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is problem-focused work that breaks larger issues into small, doable steps and practices new behaviors between sessions. This helps with anxiety, stress, and low motivation by creating clear tasks and measurable progress. Another approach emphasizes strength-based listening and goal setting, helping people identify what already works for them and build on those abilities to handle family or relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily life to shape a plan. That collaboration helps pick strategies that feel useful and sustainable rather than a one-size-fits-all method.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also allow someone to join from a location that reduces interruptions, or choose a shorter session when time is limited. These practical benefits often help people sustain regular work on goals between appointments.

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

Listed in

New York, New Jersey

Languages

English, Polish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

Christopher helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family concerns, self-esteem struggles, and depression. He also works with a wide range of related issues such as abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, and communication problems.

What is his general therapy style?

He listens first and focuses on practical steps. Sessions emphasize strengths, goal-setting, and skills people can use between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has 26 years of professional experience working with clients across multiple concerns and settings.

Which credentials and region apply?

He holds the LMHC and LPC credentials and provides services based in New Jersey.

Which languages can be used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Polish.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with scheduling?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you get in touch

  • Jot down what is happening at home and what you would most like to be different.
  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
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