Clinical Assessment Specialist
Dallas County, Clinical Assessment and Treatment Services
Welcome!
"All journeys begin with a single step."
You're not just looking for therapy. You're looking for something that feels real—something that speaks to the part of you that has always sensed there’s more going on than what meets the eye.
Maybe you’ve been doing your best to hold it all together. Maybe you've survived things you haven’t fully named. Maybe the dreams won’t stop, or the anxiety won’t quiet, or your body keeps sending signals that something isn’t settled. Whatever brings you here, you’re not here by accident. This is the moment something within you said: It’s time to begin differently.
This isn’t therapy as usual. Here, we honor what’s unseen as much as what’s spoken. We listen to the body, to the dreams, to the deeper rhythms of the self. We approach healing not as a fix, but as a process of realignment with who you truly are. There is no rushing. There is no performance. There is only the next step—one you don’t have to take alone.
You belong here if you're sensitive, empathic, or intuitive and often overwhelmed by the world. You belong here if you’ve experienced trauma, loss, or transition and want to heal without re-traumatizing. If you are curious about dreams, symbolism, or non-ordinary states of consciousness—or if you're simply longing to reconnect to your body, your voice, or your deeper knowing—this space was made for you.
This work is gentle, but deep. Grounded, but soulful. It’s not about who you’ve been told to be—it’s about who you’re becoming.
So if something inside you just whispered yes—
Welcome. You’ve already begun.
Therapy Focus Areas
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma / PTSD
- Grief
- Relationship Issues
- LGBTQIA+ Related Issues
- Abuse (Sexual / Physical / Domestic)
This does not serve as a comprehensive list of therapies offered. Contact me at chris@draffkornlpc.com to ask about specific therapies.
About Me
My path into healing work has unfolded more like a spiral than a straight line—shaped by direct experience, deep listening, and a reverence for the mystery that lives beneath our everyday lives.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked in law enforcement—supporting people at moments of crisis and trauma. That chapter taught me how to stay grounded in intensity, and it challenged me to grow in my understanding of people across lines of culture, class, and belief. It also planted the seed for a deeper question: What does true healing really require?
Since then, I’ve followed that question across continents. I’ve taught English to Tibetan refugees in India, volunteered with Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, and studied plant medicine and sound healing with the Shipibo people of the Peruvian Amazon. Each of these experiences has shaped how I see the human journey—with complexity, humility, and awe.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, with a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from The University of Texas at Tyler, specializing in Neuropsychology. My work integrates both clinical training and intuitive depth—drawing from trauma-informed practice, dreamwork, subtle energy, and the wisdom of the body.
I see therapy as a process of remembering: who you are beneath the survival strategies, the conditioning, and the noise. My role is to walk with you as you move toward something more aligned, more whole, and more true.
Professional Experience
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Present
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2014
Therapist
Integrated Psychotheraputic Services
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2014 2013
Psychometrist
Martin Neurobehavioral Center
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2013
Intern
Terrell State Hospital
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2013
Intern
Andrews Center Behavioral Healthcare System
Professional Associations
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Present
American Counseling Association
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Present
Texas Counseling Association
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Present
International Honor Society in Psychology
PSI CHI
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Past
National Academy of Neuropsychology
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Past
American Psychological Association
Education & Training
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Trained
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Compassion Works
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M.S. 2013
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
w/ Concentration in Neuropsychology
University of Texas at Tyler
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B.A. 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
University of Texas at Tyler
Contact
My office is located at 400 S. Zang Blvd #725 Dallas, TX 75208.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment.
Video Counseling Sessions
Online video sessions are available for individuals residing in Texas who otherwise would have difficulty with travel. This might include distance issues, disability, etc. I am committed to helping those in need, and therefor welcome technologies that enable client contact.