Dr. Christopher Hale

Dr. Christopher Hale is a licensed mental health professional in Connecticut who brings a broad clinical background to his work. He holds a Doctor of Education (EdD), a Master of Social Work (MSW), and a Master of Arts in Psychology, and he is licensed in Connecticut as a Professional Counselor and as a Clinical Social Worker, with license numbers CT LPC 2387 and CT LCSW 10121; he is also credentialed as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). With 13 years of clinical experience, he has provided psychotherapy and counseling to adults, children, couples, and families.

Dr. Hale works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, workplace challenges, parenting and family conflict, relationship problems, anger management, grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. He also offers coaching to support clients pursuing personal or professional goals, and he has a particular interest in supporting first responders given his prior career as a police officer.

His therapeutic approach blends strength-based work with cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered methods, dialectical behavior therapy skills, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. He aims to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients can build coping skills, improve problem solving, and work toward meaningful change. Dr. Hale’s goal is to help clients improve their mental health and reach the objectives they bring to therapy, whether the issues feel large or small.