Christopher Ostrander

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, past trauma, or addiction? Does life seem unmanageable or meaningless? Then please contact me. I treat clients from all walks of life. Many have mental health concerns coupled with trauma and/or addiction, but I also have worked with clients struggling with relationships or spirituality. There are three main goals I pursue with clients. First, I create a safe, collaborative relationship where clients are valued and heard. Secondly, I help clients gain the self-awareness and skills to make better choices and solve problems. Third, I help clients accept what they cannot change and be at peace with who they are. One of my main tools is empathy. I really strive to see things from my client’s perspective. Also, every client is unique, so I am very flexible and skilled in several therapeutic disciplines. My focus is to use therapeutic interventions that work best for the client. While clients generally see me for mental health and other related issues, I enjoy helping people work through relationship problems, and take a special interest in clients undergoing a faith, spiritual, or existential crisis. I am available to see you via the Better Help website or my own practice at www.cobehavioralhealth.com. Experience: Analyst and project director for a mental health and substance abuse program evaluation firm- 3 years Therapist and case manager for clients suffering from severe and persistent mental illness, substance abuse, and trauma- 2.5 years Outpatient therapist/clinical social worker with Michigan Department of Corrections- almost one year Therapist in private practice- 1.5 years Education Masters of Public Administration- Grand Valley State University Masters of Social Work- Grand Valley State University License- Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)