I specialize in anxiety therapy, depression therapy, couples counseling, and addiction therapy in Caldwell, NJ — serving West Caldwell, Verona, Montclair, Livingston, and all of Essex County.
"Anxiety, depression, anger, and addiction are treatable conditions. My goal is to help you be your best self. Healthy, loving, and strong."
I see clients in person at my office at 12 Smull Avenue in Caldwell, NJ — just off Bloomfield Avenue — and via telehealth throughout New Jersey. I work with individuals, couples, and families across Essex County, including West Caldwell, North Caldwell, Verona, Montclair, Livingston, Roseland, and beyond.
Currently accepting new clients in Caldwell, NJ & throughout Essex County
Persistent worry, chest tightness, irritability, and the exhaustion of being on edge. I offer anxiety therapy in Caldwell, NJ and throughout Essex County, using evidence-based approaches to help you break the cycle and feel calm and present again.
Learn more →Not always sadness. It is often numbness, withdrawal, and going through the motions. My depression therapy practice serves Caldwell, West Caldwell, and Essex County, NJ. Helping you reconnect with what matters.
Learn more →For couples in Essex County caught in the same cycle. I use Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy in weekly couples counseling sessions or two-day "Save the Marriage" intensives in Caldwell, NJ.
Learn more →Whether it's substances, behaviors, or patterns you can't break, I offer outpatient addiction counseling in Caldwell, NJ and Essex County. Compassionate, practical, and focused on lasting change.
Learn more →I'm an out-of-network provider, which means I don't bill insurance directly but I provide a superbill after each session that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.
Many of my clients receive partial reimbursement through their out-of-network benefits. I recommend calling the member services number on your insurance card to check your out-of-network mental health coverage before your first session.
HSA and FSA accounts are welcome.
Superbills provided · HSA/FSA accepted
I'm currently accepting new clients. Schedule a free 20-minute consultation — no commitment, just a conversation to see if we're a good fit.
Schedule a Free Consultation12 Smull Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006 · 973-500-8892 · Serving Essex County, NJ
Yes. Chris is actively taking on new clients. The best way to get started is to schedule a free 20-minute consultation to see if it's a good fit. You can book directly online at any time.
The first session is a chance for Chris to understand what's bringing you in and for you to get a sense of how he works. It's a conversation, not an intake form. Most people leave feeling heard and with a clearer sense of what the work will look like.
It depends on what you're working on. Some people notice meaningful change within 8–12 sessions. Others benefit from longer-term work. Chris will discuss realistic timelines with you during the consultation and revisit them as you progress.
Tomkins Counseling is an out-of-network provider, which means we don't bill insurance directly. However, we provide a superbill after each session that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Many plans offer partial reimbursement for out-of-network mental health care. HSA and FSA accounts are also accepted.
Therapy uses structured, evidence-based approaches, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), that go beyond venting. The goal is to identify the patterns driving your anxiety, build practical skills to interrupt them, and create lasting change. It's active work, not passive conversation.
In couples therapy, the relationship itself is the focus, not just the individuals in it. Chris uses Relational Life Therapy (RLT), developed by Terry Real, which is action-oriented and designed to interrupt entrenched patterns quickly. It's not about relitigating old arguments; it's about building new ways of relating.
Yes. All services are available via secure telehealth to anyone in New Jersey. In-person sessions are available at 12 Smull Avenue, Caldwell, NJ — just off Bloomfield Avenue.
Not at all. Many people seek therapy for patterns they can't break, whether it's alcohol, substances, gambling, or other compulsive behaviors, before they've reached a crisis point. Early intervention is often more effective. If something is costing you in your relationships or quality of life, it's worth exploring.