Chad Starrak, LCSW

Licensed in Texas · 5 years in practice

Chad Starrak offers focused, practical therapy that centers on the person in front of him.

License and registration

LCSW, Texas: 106445 · expires February 2028
NPI: 1265229249 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Chad

Chad Starrak offers focused, practical therapy that centers on the person in front of him. He uses a client-centered approach to help people feel heard and to build clear steps forward. Chad is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with five years of clinical experience in Texas.

People come to him for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coaching around life purpose or performance blocks. He also supports those dealing with chronic pain, obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, isolation, and issues tied to caregiving or hospice and end-of-life concerns.

Background and approach

Chad tailors sessions so each visit addresses what feels most urgent that week. His work blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with mindfulness practices to teach skills for managing strong emotions and distressing thoughts. For trauma-related concerns he may incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as one part of a broader plan.

Sessions focus on practical tools, short-term goals, and steady progress toward a clearer direction. Chad aims to help people make sense of their stories without judgment. Conversations move at a manageable pace and focus on real-life changes, not labels.

He encourages small experiments and skill practice between sessions to build momentum. Chad practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. He offers multiple online formats so people can find an option that fits their schedule and needs.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Chad lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Depression
Coaching
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Dissociation
Emptiness
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches Chad names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Chad commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that reduce stress and worry. CBT is practical and goal-focused, which can help with anxiety, panic, and depressive patterns. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal coping when feelings run high. DBT tools are useful for managing anger, overwhelming emotion, and repeated unhelpful reactions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Chad will talk with each person about their goals and try approaches that match those needs. He adjusts methods over time based on what is helpful and on the person's preferences and pace.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, journaling between meetings, or people who prefer typing over talking. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments and let people choose what fits their day-to-day life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Chad help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coaching needs. Additional focus areas include chronic pain, OCD symptoms, panic, isolation, and caregiving or hospice-related concerns.

What is Chad's therapeutic style?

He practices a client-centered approach and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills. Mindfulness and EMDR may also be used when they fit the person's goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Chad has five years of experience working with clients in clinical settings. That background informs his practical, skills-focused sessions.

Where is Chad licensed and based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Texas.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted; his practice is based in Texas.

What session formats are available?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does billing and getting started work?

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