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Chris (Christopher) Mckillop

Chris Offers Online Counseling with BetterHelp

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What should you expect when you click to Start with BetterHelp?  

This therapist offers services through BetterHelp. When you first click through to BetterHelp, you'll be asked to answer questions about yourself and what you're looking for in therapy. These questions give this therapist some background about you and what you are struggling with. You'll then be asked to set up a profile with an email address and password. You should set aside about 15 minutes for the sign-up process.

What kind of financial assistance is available?  

BetterHelp offers financial aid based on your income. The discount is between 10% and 20%. To apply, complete the initial sign-up process, then click on the "Apply for financial aid" link. The financial aid questionnaire asks some basic questions about your income and will give you instant feedback if you qualify for a discounted rate.

By signing up from this page you will also receive 20% off your first month.
Hi, my name is Chris McKillop and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. I have been involved in the area of mental health and developmental disabilities since 1993. I received my Masters in Counseling in 2004 from the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. I have worked in community-based settings, group homes and transitional housing settings, as well as working as a school counselor for 2 years and a Juvenile Court Counselor for 6 years.
I strive to promote an atmosphere of trust and acceptance where clients feel safe, supported and validated. That trust and security will facilitate challenging thoughts, assumptions and beliefs that can be self-defeating and counterproductive to growth and having a life worth living. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of therapy, as it is the foundation upon which all other specific skills and techniques are based. Without that open and trusting relationship, the specific skills and techniques will be far less effective. I primarily use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focus, with elements of Behavioral Activation, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I strive to be adaptive and flexible in approach, working with the client's strengths to best address the client's concerns.

License: Maine LCPC: CC5497


Reviews

 Apr 17, 2022 by A.N. 
Chris is an extremely great listener, and allows/guides me to my own conclusions. Chris is able to break down my thoughts in a way that makes them more manageable, and teaches me how to do this on my own as well. Chris has been instrumental in helping me heal from a tremendous amount of trauma. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking help.

 Apr 07, 2022 by D.R. 
Chris is attentive to the chat messages, listens very well during video meetings, and works hard to find the root cause of the situation you're dealing with. Even after one video session he provides suggestions on how to adjust my behaviors or reframe the situation from a different positive perspective.

 Apr 04, 2022 by L.E. 
Chris is very understanding and actually listens to me. He has helped me process through a lot of trauma and helped me to see things from a different perspective.

 Feb 13, 2022 by M.E. 
I’ve had traumatic experiences with therapists in the past. Before, I had therapists who make my trauma about themselves and their feelings. I was so afraid of therapy after that, I would have panic attacks just trying to book a session. I felt that there was no help for me anymore. The way Chris is able to help me simply through messaging has improved the quality of my life. Even though I don’t see him through video (bc I can’t handle that right now) I am still able to feel validated and heard.

 Feb 06, 2022 by C.A. 
He’s been great and very receptive, very helpful, very understanding. Sometimes it’s hard for me explain exactly what I’m feeling and dealing with, and he does an amazing job putting things into perspective and asking the right questions and actually understands my feelings.

 Dec 10, 2021 by K.I. 
Chris has been a blessing and quite a straight shooter in explaining/suggesting just what I need to be doing to cope with my life situations. It's very refreshing.

 Nov 15, 2021 by J.E. 
Mr McKillop is patient and kind. He reassures me when I am feeling out of whack.

 Nov 03, 2021 by L.O. 
He is excellent at making you and your needs feel important

 Oct 15, 2021 by J.O. 
Chris helped me talk through some of the most challenging times and I’m very grateful for his thoughtful responses and challenging questions. It’s difficult to put into words how impactful his sessions have been — they have been so very helpful—the least I can say is that I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a professional and thoughtful therapist.

 Sep 28, 2021 by A.L. 
He’s been amazing!

 Jul 28, 2021 by C.O. 
He is a great therapist and listens to you. I had moments where I had not gotten back to him for weeks on end, and he still checked in with me to make sure I was doing okay. That was a nice feeling - being cared for and having someone genuinely ask if you are doing alright. Highly recommend!

 Jul 16, 2021 by D.A. 
Great person to talk to. Always there to help

 Jun 23, 2021 by N.I. 
Chris is always so respectful and responsive.

 Jun 17, 2021 by K.E. 
I have been chatting with Chris for a few months now and I can't say enough about him. He is right there if I need something and checks in with me frequently. No matter what I have going on in my life he does not judge and he gets where I'm coming from. He always has great bits of advice and it's also very supportive when I've figured something out on my own. And when I figured things out on my own he always has insight as to why or how I came to that. I would recommend Chris highly!

 Jun 16, 2021 by E.V. 
Chris is a great counselor and a fantastic listener. He validates the feelings that I express and then offers his thoughts. He never comes off as judgemental or dismissive of anything I have shared. I appreciate his logical responses that help me approach things in a more constructive manner.

 Jun 01, 2021 by R.A. 
Chris has been so incredible helpful! The tools he has helped me learned have given me new control on my surroundings and emotions. I am so grateful for his help and guidance.

 Feb 11, 2021 by M.O. 
Chris has been so helpful in helping me find sobriety, and also understanding how to manage expectations of myself and circumstances in my life. I have made so much personal progress over the last few months and Chris has played a huge part in that.

 Jan 14, 2021 by K.R. 
Chris is very informative and has a lot of information to give out. He listens very well and responses in a timely manner.

 Jan 03, 2021 by K.I. 
I was nervous about my first session, not knowing where to start or how to go into my issues, but he made it easy. It’s almost like talking to a friend, but one who is qualified to give you the right kind of advice or to guide you to helping yourself when you are having a tough time.

 Jan 02, 2021 by H.A. 
Chris is a great counselor who reaches out to those he counsels on a regular basis even if they are not as responsive as he is. Even though you may feel like there is not much to talk about or say, Chris really helps you open up more to identifying your emotions. I would very much recommend Chris as a mentor.

 Nov 16, 2020 by J.E. 
Very thorough and a great communicator.

 Oct 28, 2020 by M.I. 
He's been very helpful through this trying time in my life.

 Sep 23, 2020 by V.I. 
Great job!

 Sep 07, 2020 by K.I. 
Like many people, I was unsure about online counseling. I wasn’t sure about the process and level of counselors. Luckily, I was paired with Chris McKillop. He spends time reading my messages and is able to identify the root issues I’m struggling with. For the first time, I feel understood. I’m glad I signed up.

 Aug 28, 2020 by S.A. 
Chris has varied knowledge in many subjects and has been able to help me not only with my gender journey but also in day to day life. I have really enjoyed how many resources and tools Chris has given me.

 Aug 17, 2020 by J.O. 
We just started working together not too long ago, but Chris has been wonderful so far. Very attentive and understanding!

 Aug 10, 2020 by D.E. 
Chris has been wonderful to work with. He listens and provides constructive feedback. It has been very helpful for me. I've tried speaking with many other counselors over the years and he is one of the best I've worked with.

 Aug 07, 2020 by C.L. 
Chris is calm, wise, and a fantastic listener. He makes me feel heard and understood. He also has great advice when I ask for it. He’s clearly very experienced with a wide range of people, and he’s very understanding.

 Jul 31, 2020 by T.Y. 
Chris is always quick to respond and help me reach conclusions for problems I may be having without pushing me a certain way. He gives me tools and insight to get to my own natural conclusion and I really appreciate that.

 Jul 19, 2020 by M.A. 
This has been a tremendous experience. I’m so glad I chose to the do this. I would definitely recommend this to everyone.

 Jul 18, 2020 by K.Y. 
It hasn't been long, but Chris has already helped me tremendously. I highly recommend him to anyone. I always look forward to our conversations. I can only imagine how much he's going to be able to help me in the continuing with him.

 Jun 26, 2020 by B.R. 
Working with Chris is awesome! I like how he said things I hadn't thought about that helped me cope with my struggles.

 Jun 06, 2020 by A.N. 
Chris is a knowledgeable and patient counselor that makes you feel safe to discuss anything you're dealing with. He's responsive and has a flexible schedule.

 Jun 06, 2020 by J.O. 
Chris was very helpful.

 Jun 03, 2020 by H.E. 
He’s so trusting and very knowledgeable. I was hesitant of a male counselor at first but I am very pleased with his abilities. Thank you!

 Jun 01, 2020 by B.I. 
I have completed over three weeks of therapy with Chris and it has been great. When I took the therapist questionnaire for my pairing, I hesitated at "Would you like a male or female therapist?" As a female, I was thinking "well a female may understand me more, but a male perspective would be nice on my marriage questions." So I left it to the universe to pick the gender my therapist. I was sort of hesitant going into my first meeting with Chris, but as I started talking, he not only understood my perspective, but also was able to help me think through problems from a different lens. He sends me resources to help in-between sessions. The worksheets have helped me identify areas of improvement/understanding. I also like how he uses his personal experiences as examples. It makes me feel more human and that I am not alone in my issues. I highly recommend Chris!

 May 31, 2020 by R.E. 
Chris' responses, both through messaging and our video sessions, make me feel like he's really hearing what I'm saying, and that means a lot. I'm not good at opening up to people most of the time, but his apparent understanding of and/or empathy for what I'm going through makes it easier to share.

 May 27, 2020 by M.A. 
Chris goes at my pace and helps me apply logic to intense emotion. We have had two sessions together and I will continue on because he has given me renewed faith in the therapeutic process.

 May 27, 2020 by A.L. 
I found Chris' advice very helpful. It gave me a different perspective on what was going on in my own mind. It's ever so helpful to bounce things off of someone who is not your own family! Thank you Chris.

 May 22, 2020 by R.A. 
Very informed, observant and understanding!

 May 19, 2020 by B.A. 
Chris has been helping me a lot over the past couple of weeks, he really understands what I’m saying and places my scattered thoughts into coherent reasonings as to why I’m feeling what I am. I’m very thankful I got him as my therapist when I signed up!

 May 19, 2020 by T.R. 
Chris is responsive and supportive, able to acknowledge my current situation and help me develop clarity. A excellent counselor, highly recommend!

 May 15, 2020 by E.L. 
Chris is supportive and kind but also challenges your assertions in a productive way. I have grown through our conversations and highly recommend him.

 May 07, 2020 by M.E. 
Chris has been very helpful so far. I like the way he gives reasons and words to my anxious thinking and helps me process things.

 Nov 20, 2019 by A.L. 
Although I didn't know what to expect from counseling, I am happy I was matched with Chris. I'm very pleased with how he approaches my problems & concerns without being overwhelming or trying to tackle everything at once. He's thoughtful, and an active listener with helpful insight. He has challenged me to recognize areas of improvement and is keeping me accountable by setting goals for the future. Chris is very approachable (and accessible) and seems like he truly cares.

 Nov 17, 2019 by A.N. 
Chris is a wonderful and insightful professional. He’s been indispensable to me as I navigate some challenging situations with my aging parents.

 Sep 27, 2019 by N.I. 
I really appreciate Chris's insight on the things that we discuss. I prefer the text functionality because I've found it easier to discuss things that I'd be uncomfortable saying face to face. The worksheets are very helpful for me to organize my thoughts and explain topics that I'm unfamiliar with. Chris is very responsive and his explanations are clear and understandable.

 Sep 26, 2019 by D.O. 
Chris does a great job of taking who I am and applying the concepts to that perspective. The conversations feel natural. Sometimes, he will go a little long-winded, but I do that too, so not a big deal.

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Services Offered To:
Adults

Special Groups:
LGBTQ
Payment:
Sliding Scale
Online Counseling:
Yes

Specialities:
Stress, Anxiety
Anger management
Depression
Other Areas:
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Years Experience:
6

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What should you expect when you click to Start with BetterHelp?  

This therapist offers services through BetterHelp. When you first click through to BetterHelp, you'll be asked to answer questions about yourself and what you're looking for in therapy. These questions give this therapist some background about you and what you are struggling with. You'll then be asked to set up a profile with an email address and password. You should set aside about 15 minutes for the sign-up process.

What kind of financial assistance is available?  

BetterHelp offers financial aid based on your income. The discount is between 10% and 20%. To apply, complete the initial sign-up process, then click on the "Apply for financial aid" link. The financial aid questionnaire asks some basic questions about your income and will give you instant feedback if you qualify for a discounted rate.

By signing up from this page you will also receive 20% off your first month.
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