Christopher Edgar-smith

Christopher Edgar-Smith is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, with a robust focus on the wellness and wholeness of QTPOC individuals. He engages deeply with each person's journey, expertly uncovering the underlying foundations of their discomfort. Christopher believes in a comprehensive approach that treats the intersections of mind, body, and spirit. His therapeutic framework is built upon the principles of listening, witnessing, empathizing, and being present. As a proud Black and queer professional, he is acutely aware of the impacts of oppression fatigue on emotional and physical well-being. His aim is to assist others in achieving awareness, healing, recovery, and resistance from trauma. In his practice, Christopher utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities including Psychodynamic therapy, Brainspotting, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR to effectively support both adolescents and adults. He passionately advocates that recovering wholeness, safety, and healing is not a privilege, but a fundamental right. Christopher completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan-Flint and holds a Master's degree in Social Work with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Minnesota and Madonna University, further underscoring his commitment to the field.