Christopher Ybarra is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate that provides counseling services through Clearhope Counseling & Wellness.  Chris earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees, one in Philosophy from Texas A&M University, and another in Psychology from The University of Houston, and finally a Masters of Education in Counseling & Development from Lamar University.  He has educator certifications in the state of Texas in Special Education and School Counseling, and gave 20 years to the education field: first working as a substitute teacher, then as a Special Education Teacher for 7 years, and finally as a Behavior Specialist at both the campus and district level for a decade before leaving public education to work in private practice.  

Chris specializes in helping clients overcome trauma-related conditions, but also uses his knowledge and experience gained while working in the education field to treat adolescents and teens with varying conditions.  He uses an eclectic approach that combines multiple disciplines and strategies to create a personally tailored experience for each of his clients, and uses his teaching experience and background in philosophy to make complex ideas simple and accessible.  He hopes to continue his mission to promote lifelong learning, healing, self-exploration and personal growth for all by creating engaging experiences for organizations and the highest quality of care for individuals.