Dr. Chris Chiros, PhD, LP

Emotional pain is an inescapable part of life, but it doesn’t have to be the boss of your life.

I’m Dr. Chris Chiros, a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping people navigate emotional pain and life’s complexities. After a deeply meaningful career serving veterans and their caregivers within the Veterans Health Administration, I’m excited to begin my private practice in December 2025.

This is the part where I’m supposed to list a bunch of special expertise and skills (and I do have those; don’t worry), however, I recognize that our lives are often much more complicated than any summarized list I might give. I am extremely comfortable helping navigate the layers of complexity that we have as individuals, as well as being psychologically flexible when challenges arise– all in the service of building a life that is meaningful.

My clinical approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), helping clients identify what truly matters to them and take meaningful steps in those directions—even when life is hard. I also draw from Compassion-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy principles when appropriate.

I work with adults of all ages, presenting with a wide range of problems including: anxiety, depression, life-transitions, aging, adjusting to complex medical conditions, and stress (including caregiver stress).  I have particular expertise in treating sleep disorders, including insomnia, traumatic nightmares, and health psychology.

Clients often describe me as warm, supportive, and direct. I want to help you identify a goal and aid you in moving toward that.  I take the work I do very seriously, while simultaneously trying not to take myself too seriously.

I’m proud to be seen as an ally by many of my LGBTQ+ clients, and I recognize that being an ally is not something I get to declare; it’s something I consistently strive to earn through trust and respect.

I will be offering both in-person and virtual sessions, and am currently in the process of getting credentialed with multiple insurance providers (though I am accepting private pay clients in the meantime). If you are curious about whether we might be a good fit, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. I look forward to helping you make changes toward the life you want.