Chris Frierson is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include ADD and ADHD, Anger Management, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Learning Disabilities, Parenting, Peer Relationships, and Self Esteem. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
I have worked over 12 years with children, adolescents, young adults and families in outpatient and inpatient settings. I am currently in private practice in Franklin, TN where I continue my focus primarily on treating individuals with high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (formerly known as Asperger’s Syndrome). I teach clients self-regulation skills, to learn to become more socially aware, improve social communication and begin to think and behave in more flexible, less rigid manner. I seek to help individuals with ASD learn more about themselves and appreciate their unique strengths as they tackle their “challenges” with humor and a sense of hopefulness. I provide individual, family and group therapy for my clients and utilize behavioral interventions, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Social Thinking, Perspective-taking, Mindfulness/DBT skills for self-regulation, plus a quirky sense of humor to help facilitate positive change with my clients. Ages 6 and up! I have found that some