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Chris Adams, LMFT, CSAT, RDX-S

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | Certified Sex Addiction Therapist | Creator of the RDX Effect Theory | Administrative Director

About Chris

Chris Adams is the Administrative Director at Connections Counseling Services and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) specializing in complex family dynamics. He is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and creator of the RDX Effect theory, which is used extensively by his colleagues in the field.

Chris works with families of all ages and configurations. He believes in change as a result of understanding complex systems. Whether the love is felt but forgotten, never existed, or has been wounded, Chris helps families and couples find their path forward. And when that path means saying goodbye, he helps clients move on in the healthiest way possible.

Chris Adams LMFT, CSAT-Candidate, RDX-S, Administrative Director

What to Expect Working with Chris

Chris describes himself as a Structural Strategic Therapist. He provides interventions and homework assignments designed to create the change you want to see at home. His office is a place for you to be messy, make mistakes, express emotion, and work through the hard stuff. The goal is not for you to be “good” in his office. It is for you to thrive at home.

He believes that if we understand our system, we are no longer controlled by it. Understanding unlocks the door to feeling. When we feel safe enough, we naturally move toward wellness.

Therapeutic Approach

Chris draws from multiple evidence-based approaches tailored to each client:

  • Relational Dynamics (RDX Effect)
  • Brainspotting
  • Parts Work
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Gottman Method Couples Counseling

He believes that you have within you what you need to be well. His role is to help you get past the blocks that keep healing from happening, using whatever intervention works best for you.

Specialties and Clinical Interests

Chris is a relational therapist who loves working with families and complex systems, including:

  • Couples therapy and premarital counseling
  • Parent-child relationships
  • In-law dynamics
  • Sexual addiction recovery
  • Betrayed partners
  • LGBTQ+ individuals and relationships
  • Shame and self-worth

His approach centers on the belief that we are part of a system involving our relationships to all people, places, and things, and each relationship profoundly affects how we view ourselves and the world.

Education and Training

Chris is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive training in sexual addiction treatment, betrayed partner support, Gottman couples counseling, and Brené Brown’s work on overcoming shame. He created the RDX Effect theory, which focuses on understanding complex relational dynamics and is now used by therapists across the field.

Location and Availability

Chris sees clients at the Murray office and also offers telehealth for those who need flexibility. He believes that making his office a safe place can help clients heal faster, so he encourages in-person sessions when possible.

A Little About Chris

Chris has four kids, two boys and two girls, and loves being part of their lives. You will find him at school parties, sports events, and performances whenever possible. He is passionate about the outdoors, music, and fun. He loves to camp, hike, travel, sing, have new experiences, and visit amusement parks.

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