As a researcher and clinician, Chris believes in the transformative power of human relationships. Chris maintains therapy is best when there is a mutual dialogue. As an active and engaged therapist, his clients grow through their own corrective emotional experiences. Whether working with individuals or couples, his warmth and creativity are complemented by straightforward communication and a practical approach to issues. And as a holistic psychotherapist, Chrisu2019 work is informed by breaking research in affective, developmental and interpersonal neuroscience, while remaining grounded in psychoanalytic theory. As a researcher for New York University (NYU), his work at various levels with individuals, families and social systems, has led Chris to be acutely aware of the pressing needs to undo aloneness and bias and heal societal and intergenerational trauma. Chris offers a culturally sensitive, LGBTQ-affirming, trauma-informed and empathy-focused approach. Chris earned his Bachelor of S