Chris helps individuals suffering from mental health and/or substance abuse problems. He is a highly effective leader who personalizes the care of each client.
Chris helps clients using Spiritual, Buddhist, Mindfulness, and secular, Western approaches (ACT, CBT, DBT). Chris is extremely well versed in 12 Step and SMART approaches to recovery. Clients needing help with managing emotions, relationships, and meeting their goals through private, individualized care and goal setting will find Chris most helpful.
Chris brings a lifetime of personal experience, compassion, and respect for the wellness of all of his clients.
Therapy services provide a compassionate and structured approach for individuals facing emotional and mental health challenges, offering a safe space to explore and address their concerns. Available in individual or group formats, these sessions utilize evidence-based methods such as talk therapy and behavioral techniques to help clients identify the root causes of their difficulties and recognize triggers. Therapists guide clients in developing effective coping strategies, enhancing emotional regulation, and building resilience to navigate future challenges. With a focus on personalized support, therapy empowers individuals to process their experiences, foster self-awareness, and achieve lasting emotional well-being.
Addiction and recovery/sober coaching services offer a supportive and empowering path for individuals seeking to overcome substance use challenges and maintain long-term sobriety. Available in one-on-one or group settings, these sessions focus on personalized strategies, such as mindfulness practices, relapse prevention techniques, and accountability tools, to help clients address triggers and underlying emotional patterns. Sober coaches guide individuals in building resilience, developing healthy coping mechanisms, and fostering a balanced, sober lifestyle. By providing encouragement and practical tools, sober coaching empowers clients to navigate their recovery journey with confidence and achieve lasting personal growth.
Mindfulness coaching services offer a supportive path for individuals seeking to navigate emotional and mental challenges through present-moment awareness and intentional practices. These services, available in one-on-one or group settings, guide clients in cultivating mindfulness techniques, such as meditation and reflective exercises, to observe thoughts and emotions without judgment. By identifying patterns that impact well-being and building personalized strategies, mindfulness coaching helps clients manage stress, enhance emotional balance, and foster resilience. With a focus on empowering individuals to stay grounded and present, these sessions provide practical tools to support lasting inner calm and personal growth.
Chris McDuffie, a retired high school principal with 14 years in practice, integrates Buddhist psychology into mindfulness coaching, drawing on his 11-year tenure at AToN Center, a 30-day medical detox and residential treatment center for co-occurring disorders. He is proficient in applying Buddhist psychology to DBT, ACT, CBT, and MBRP, and has lectured at national and international programs, including Pulsus Forums and APA-approved CEU trainings.
Chris holds a Master of Social Work from Fordham University, a CADC-II for Chemical Dependency Counseling, and certifications in Compassion-Based Psychotherapy and Embodied Transformation from Nalanda Institute. His podcast, “Spiritual Sobriety” on the Insight Timer App, explores incorporating Buddhist psychology with the 12 Steps for mindful recovery.
