Chris Avila

Chris Avila is a compassionate therapist and clinical social worker based in Dallas. A queer neurodivergent non-binary Mexican-American individual, Chris is also proud to belong to queer kink BIPOC communities. They embrace their identity openly, highlighting their positionality to foster transparency in the therapeutic relationship. Working primarily with adults, Chris engages with clients individually and in relationships, addressing a variety of issues, including identity development, relationship dynamics across all types, sexuality concerns, trauma such as PTSD and CPTSD, navigating systems of oppression, and life transitions. Chris’s therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in the guidance of their clients, focusing on how the therapeutic relationship evolves. With a solid foundation of clinical expertise gained through education and training, Chris honors the belief that clients are the true experts of their own lives. They offer suggestions for processing experiences and developing skills while providing a welcoming space for exploration and healing. Chris firmly believes in the inherent worth of every individual, asserting that everyone deserves the journey towards healing. For those who resonate with this approach and are ready to embark on their healing process, Chris encourages inquiries and reflections on their journey.