Therapy & Psychological Services
Bozeman, Montana, New York, Massachusetts & Vermont
Psychological Services
Psychotherapy, Executive Advisory & Professional Consultation
Dr. John Chambers Christopher, PhD, is a licensed psychologist providing psychotherapy, executive advisory, clinical supervision, and organizational consultation.
He is licensed in Montana, New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts, offering secure virtual services across these states, with in-person availability in select locations.
His services are informed by an integrative clinical framework grounded in psychodynamic theory, somatic psychology, developmental science, and contemplative practice.
Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy is available for adults navigating:
Anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation
Trauma and stress-related conditions
Chronic pain and psychosomatic symptoms
Life transitions, grief, and identity shifts
Cross-cultural identity and existential concerns
Treatment is depth-oriented and integrative. Sessions address emotional patterns, attachment dynamics, and physiological stress responses, supporting structural and long-term psychological change.
Available virtually in MA, NY, MT, and VT, with in-person sessions in select locations.
Executive Advisory & Leadership Coaching
Confidential executive coaching and leadership consultation for:
CEOs and founders
Healthcare leaders and physicians
Academic and institutional leaders
High-responsibility professionals
This work focuses on:
Decision-making under pressure
Burnout prevention and stress regulation
Emotional intelligence and relational leadership
Ethical clarity in complex systems
As a psychologist, Dr. Christopher integrates behavioral science and stress physiology into leadership development, moving beyond performance metrics toward sustainable authority and internal coherence.
Organizational Consulting & Workplace Programs
Dr. Christopher collaborates with healthcare systems, universities, and mission-driven organizations to design and deliver evidence-informed programs focused on resilience and leadership integrity.
Services include:
Mindfulness-based workplace training
Burnout prevention initiatives
Stress resilience workshops
Organizational well-being assessment
Consultation on leadership culture and ethics
Programs are grounded in neuroscience, behavioral medicine, and contemplative psychology.
Clinical Supervision & Professional Mentorship
With over 30 years of experience as a professor and clinician, Dr. Christopher provides supervision for:
Doctoral psychology students
LPC / LCPC candidates
Early-career clinicians
Therapists integrating somatic and mind–body approaches
Supervision emphasizes ethical grounding, case conceptualization, somatic integration, and therapist resilience.
Mindfulness-Based Professional Development
In addition to clinical and executive work, Dr. Christopher offers mindfulness-informed training for professionals seeking deeper emotional regulation, clarity, and sustainable engagement in demanding roles.
This work draws from decades of contemplative practice and scholarship, integrating meditation, somatic awareness, and reflective inquiry into professional development contexts.
A Coherent, Multi-Disciplinary Practice
Across all services, Dr. Christopher integrates psychology, contemplative science, developmental theory, and cultural studies to support psychological resilience and ethical leadership in complex environments.
For details about his theoretical foundations, please see the Clinical Framework page.
To inquire about psychotherapy, executive coaching, supervision, or organizational consulting, please contact the practice directly.
Individual adult psychotherapy
Anxiety concerns
Stress management and burnout
Depression and mood disorders
Emotion regulation
Chronic pain, insomnia, and medical challenges
Spirituality and self-growth
Self-esteem concerns
Transitions, life challenges, and coping skills
Mindfulness training, MBSR, self-care, and well-being
Clinical Expertise
Psychosomatic Medicine
Trauma and PTSD
Identity concerns
Codependency concerns
Attachment difficulties and family of origin issues
Grief, bereavement, and loss
Mindfulness expertise for business and organizations
Health care professionals, burnout prevention
Men's issues
Professional supervision, college students, and career
About Dr. John Christopher
Before entering full-time private practice, Dr. John Christopher served as a professor for over two decades at Dartmouth College, the University of Washington, Montana State University, and the University of Guam. His academic work focused on theoretical psychology, contemplative studies, ethics, and cultural perspectives on human development.
Dr. Christopher is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) and served as President of the Society of Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology (APA Division 24). He is also a Fellow of the Mind & Life Institute and was a founding member of its Ethics, Education, and Human Development Initiative, contributing to the development of curriculum aligned with the Dalai Lama’s vision for ethics education in schools.
He is a licensed psychologist in Montana, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New York.