Psychologist
5938, North Carolina
Christopher (Chris) McDowell
(He/Him/His)
Psychologist, Psychotherapist
Accepting clients
Updated 9 days ago
Hello! I'm a licensed psychologist who specializes in treating children, adolescents, and adults, with a focus on boys and men.
I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and adults. I started as a child psychologist, but as I noticed that all my referrals were typically boys, I started diving more into men's issues. I now treat many adult men. I also treat adult women, and my psychotherapy for adults includes parent coaching. This includes coaching parents on how to manage children with Autism, anxiety, opposition & defiance, and other struggles. I often treat children and adolescents who have more severe behavioral struggles given my training background. This background includes years of working with children in foster care, while also working with treatment centers and schools. I also have extensive experience treating children and adolescents for Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, opposition and defiance, and ADHD. My specialties in treating adults include parent coaching and treating adult men with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I'm licensed in both Massachusetts and North Carolina. I live and work in North Carolina, while providing teletherapy to clients in Massachusetts.
Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender ManHeterosexualLGBTQIA+ ally
Practice hours (EDT)
Sun
closed
Mon
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tue
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thu
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sat
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Manic episodes
- Severe depression
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
- Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
- Substance use
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Academic Concerns
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Athletic Performance
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Bullying
- Childhood Abuse
- College and School Placement
- Depression
- Divorce
- Excoriation Disorder (skin picking)
- Gaming/Internet Concerns
- Intimacy Concerns
- Learning Disorder
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Panic
- Parenting Concerns
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Physical Assault
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Premarital Issues
- Racial Identity
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Neurodivergent people
- People in the foster care system
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Behavior Modification
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Coaching
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Social Skills Training
- ADHD Evaluation
- Play Therapy
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Behavior Therapy
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
- Narrative Therapy
- Exposure Therapy
- Parent Management Training (PMT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$160per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Massachusetts
- In-network insurance
- Single case agreement
- Out-of-pocket
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Venmo
- Zelle
Credentials
Licenses
Psychologist
9845, Massachusetts