Christopher Dumas is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Licensed in Connecticut since 2000, he specializes in counseling adults and adolescents, as well as family therapy. Christopher has built a reputation in the Manchester, CT community and surrounding towns for his expertise and compassionate approach to therapy. He is extensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), a highly effective treatment used worldwide, and employs Schema Therapy to address unhealthy, self-sabotaging thoughts and behaviors that often hinder adult functioning. Christopher believes that individuals are doing their best but may lack the necessary skills or be influenced by external factors that disrupt their well-being. He is committed to facilitating therapy sessions promptly, typically within 24-72 hours of contact, embodying a practice mission centered on providing accessible, high-quality treatment without the entanglements of larger agencies. With a strong foundation in evidence-based models, Christopher focuses on collaborating with clients to achieve their treatment goals, addressing a wide range of issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and behavioral challenges.