Christopher Deguerce, PLPC

Hey, I’m Christopher! I am a newly minted counselor starting my journey with Elated Counseling Agency. Having spent a year working in an in-patient psychiatric setting, I have developed a deep interest in the power of tailoring the therapeutic approach to the needs of the client. My experience thus far has sparked study and utilization of cognitive behavioral therapy, existentialist approaches, solution-focused explorations, feminist theory, and the power of mindfulness techniques. My core approach has been and will continue to be a deeply humanistic orientation that sees the counselor / client relationship as collaborative, focused on exploring the unique needs of each client and finding methods of addressing issues that acknowledge and adapt to those needs. While celebrating time-honored and tested techniques, I keep an eye to the horizon of current research as it reveals new and effective methods of addressing notoriously difficult issues. I come to you not as an expert but as a partner in exploring and improving our human condition.

My ideal client is any person who is motivated to improve their lives and address their issues. Whether they have no clue where to start or have a few ideas already, as long as they are open to collaboration and exploration, I am interested in working with them.

Fun Facts about Me:

I enjoy challenging myself in ways that frequently involve service to and entertainment of others. For this reason, I have dabbled in a few arenas of socially oriented creativity. I spent a decade bartending and learning how to create a fun and safe atmosphere in which people could unwind. I have acted on screen and stage and dipped a toe into stand-up comedy. I enjoy creating stories through writing and playing role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons with friends. I am a passionate advocate of social justice and taking action to sustain and improve our communities. And I absorb useless trivia like a sponge.