89. Balancing Personal and Professional Identities: Chris Wojdak, LPC, MT-BC

In this episode, Chris shares some personal experiences, reflective questions, and resources for Music Therapists trying to balance their personal and professional identities. This episode was created in response to the multiple requests for an episode with a specifically Christian perspective.

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Chris Wojdak is licensed as a Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado, as well as a Board Certified Music Therapist. He studied at Nazareth College of Rochester in New York State where he received his Masters in Creative Arts Therapy/Music Therapy, as well as University of Colorado Denver where he took additional coursework in counseling and psychotherapy. His primary specialties are children and adolescents with mental illness, experiences of trauma, abuse and neglect, developmental disabilities, and chronic/terminal illness. Chris also works with adults who are struggling with a variety of mental health needs including anxiety, depression, and spiritual difficulties. He utilizes a relational, neurobiologically informed and developmentally sensitive approach to therapy that focuses on addressing specific, functional goals, adapting to life’s challenges, and assisting each client in reaching their full potential.

Chris is a member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Russian Catholic community. He is passionate about Eastern Catholic spirituality, ancient and medieval philosophy, and the integration of these traditions with evidence-based mental health practice.

Find Chris online and you can email him at christopher.wojdak@mounttaborcounseling.com

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