Chris Soves, LCSW-C

Chris Soves LCSW-C is a tremendously kind, compassionate, non-judgmental and caring professional. He brings these qualities to every client he works with at Sequence along with his comprehensive range of clinical skills and abilities. He works with clients individually, and in the contexts of couples, families and groups. He strives to help his clients gain insight and perspective to best navigate their own life journey.

Chris has worked with clients in a range of settings, from serving in human resources providing workplace support to adults with Lifework Strategies, to serving as an agency based child and teen therapist with College Park Youth and Family Services, to working in an inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment setting specializing in eating disorders and related issues with Johns Hopkins Hospital. He has offered psychotherapy in private practice for several years. His capacity to support relationships and thoughtful emotional communication is seen in his work with couples and families. Chris has served clients of all ages and backgrounds with a broad range of clinical needs,. He has brought to all settings his curiosity about each individual's needs, his warmth and ability to connect, and his clinical skill set to work with each client to achieve healing and growth to thrive.

AREAS OF FOCUS

• Children
• Teens 
• Adults
• Couples
• Families
• Fathers
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Mood Disorders
• Eating Disorders
• ADHD
• Men's Issues

TREATMENT METHODS

• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Gottman Couples Therapy
• Bowen Family Systems Theory
• Strengths-Based Techniques
• Play-Therapy
• Expressive Therapy
• Sand Tray
• Theraplay
• Relationship Enhancement

EDUCATION

• University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI ( Bachelor of Arts: History, Modern Greek Studies)
• The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC (Master of Social Work: Clinical Concentration)

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS

• Maryland Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C)
• Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 2
• Member: Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work (GWSCSW)
• Member: Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Grief and Loss Support Group for the Federal Government Workforce members Riffed/Laid Off/ Shutdown

Seasons of Change: 8-session Divorce Support Group for Men

Moderator: Peer Supervision Support for Therapists Serving Clinets with ADHD

Adulting With ADHD Therapy Group