Chris Lee Atkins, Christopher Atkins, LCSW, BCD
Preferred Name: Christopher
About Me
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Army Behavioral Health Officer with two Iraq combat tours, and EMDR-trained therapist, I specialize in trauma recovery for veterans, first responders, and high-stress professionals. My approach integrates EMDR with performance psychology and the delivery of experiential corporate resiliency training to create rapid, lasting change. I bring over twenty years of experience in trauma treatment, military mental health, and organizational resilience. I am available for virtual and in-person EMDR therapy and corporate training.
Education & Experience
PhD Candidate, ABD – University of Tennessee Master of Social Work (Trauma & Human Performance) – University of Michigan EMDR Trained Therapist – EMDR Consulting Certified CX Professional (Customer Experience Strategy) – Forrester Clinical & Military Experience: Army Lieutenant Colonel & Behavioral Health Officer – Chief of Behavioral Health, TN National Guard Trauma & Resilience Specialist – Over 20 years of experience treating veterans, first responders, & high-stress professionals. Employee Experience Strategist and Corporate Trainer– U.S. Department of State & Veterans Affairs MSW Adjunct Professor, University of Southern California – Virtual clinical training in trauma-informed, evidence-based therapies
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) – Certified EMDR Therapist American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work – Board-Certified Diplomate (BCD) National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) – Active Member American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) – Member, Healthcare Consultants Forum International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) – Certified in Critical Incident Stress Management U.S. Army Behavioral Health Officer & Chief of Behavioral Health – Tennessee National Guard Veteran & First Responder Mental Health Advocate – Volunteer Consultation & Peer Support
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Performance Enhancement
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Children (4-12)
- Community Mental Health Center
- Correctional Facility
- Couples
- Expats
- Families
- First Responders
- Group
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Residential Treatment Facility
- Seniors
- Underserved
- Veteran Center
- Veterans/Military
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Humana
- Magellan Health
- Sliding Scale
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealth