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Christopher McKethan, LISW

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationSouth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Christopher

Christopher McKethan is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in South Carolina whose work blends evidence-based therapies with a client-centered, interactive style.

Background and approach

He draws on five years of clinical experience across community mental health and outpatient settings to work with concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, identity and LGBT issues, relationship and family challenges, grief, intimacy and body image, and life transitions.

His background includes coordinating an intensive community mental health program serving people with severe and persistent mental illness, which has shaped his ability to adapt interventions to varied needs.

He favors a personalized approach that meets clients where they are, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness strategies, and client-centered principles to build collaboration and focus on actionable change. Christopher also brings experience with coaching-style work and attention to career, compassion fatigue, and high-stress work environments.

He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English, aiming to support motivation, strengthen coping skills, and promote greater agency as clients navigate their goals and challenges.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Practical Flexibility



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take committed action despite difficult thoughts or feelings; it is often used when people want to navigate life transitions, manage anxiety, or build greater psychological flexibility. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress and to improve daily functioning. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and transforming emotional responses to strengthen connection in relationships and address intimacy or attachment concerns.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Christopher works collaboratively with clients to explore which approaches best match their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, and he adapts interventions over time as needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity when circumstances change. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, flexible care that focuses on practical skills, emotional insight, and real-world application.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christopher commonly address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar and depressive symptoms, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, grief, intimacy and self-esteem concerns, and career or life transitions.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions use a personalized, interactive approach that draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and client-centered principles to match interventions to each person.
What is his professional experience background?
He has five years of clinical experience and currently coordinates an intensive community mental health clinic serving people with severe and persistent mental illness, along with other outpatient practice experience.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds the SC LISW credential with license number SC LISW 14279 and practices from South Carolina.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English

What Christopher can help with

Christopher McKethan works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Christopher works with trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.

How Christopher approaches therapy

Christopher's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Christopher is a Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in South Carolina, with 5 years of clinical experience.