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Askchrisk Psychotherapist for high performers. Fix your life & relationships. No fluff. Just results.

10/16/2026

Bad days happen to everyone—even billionaires and CEOs. The real difference between staying stuck and achieving your goals isn’t avoiding tough days; it’s how fast you process them.

When we were kids, a bad moment passed in seconds because we shifted our focus to something new. As adults, we tend to replay, ruminate, and let a single tough moment drag into a ruined day, week, or mindset.

Whatever you’re walking through right now—whether it’s a high-stakes setback, professional stress, or a major life transition—remember that it’s temporary. Shift your mindset, let it go, and keep moving forward.

Drop a comment below: How long does it usually take you to reset after a bad day, and what helps you bounce back?

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10/15/2026

Toxic relationships and gambling have way more in common than you might think. Just like pulling the handle on a roulette wheel, you endure losses hoping that next little "win" or breadcrumb of happiness will finally hit. But the house always wins—and toxic partners never change.

The hardest and best thing you can do is walk away so you can find your peace and become the best version of yourself.

Have you ever caught yourself comparing a toxic relationship to gambling? Let me know in the comments below!

10/13/2026

Ever wonder who is behind AskChrisK? 🎙️

Meet Chris Kourtakis: a Michigan-licensed therapist, executive/life coach, and global consultant. With a Master’s in Clinical Counseling, an MBA, and a PhD underway, Chris blends clinical expertise with real-world business insight.

More importantly, he’s a father of two who has navigated the ups and downs of divorce, dating, and modern relationships. Using a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy approach, his mission is to give you the practical tools you need to leave the counseling room and step into the best version of yourself.

Drop your questions in the comments or send a DM—let’s connect! 👇

10/12/2026

Being single isn't a sentence—it's a sanctuary. 🛡️

While a toxic relationship will amplify your anxiety and make you walk on eggshells, solitude is where true healing and personal growth happen. You will never regret choosing your peace over chaos.

Drop a 💯 if you’d rather be solo and thriving than settled and stressed.

10/11/2026

Stop performing for the crowd. 🎭

Most of us spend our lives climbing mountains just so everyone else can see us, rather than climbing them so we can see the world.

Knowing about a situation isn't the same as understanding it, and knowing someone isn't the same as understanding their thoughts. Even the most experienced people bite their tongues and mess up from time to time—what matters is how you recover and move forward.

Are you climbing your mountain for validation, or for perspective?

Drop your thoughts below. 👇

10/10/2026

These are questions that I like to ask my clients all the time!

If you had 24 hours left, who would you call? If you could erase your worst memory, would you?

Most people spend their entire lives avoiding the hard questions. But the uncomfortable truths are usually the ones that unlock growth.

Are you brave enough to ask yourself the real questions?

Drop a comment below with your thoughts. 👇

10/09/2026

Five Signs of High Emotional Intelligence

Self-Awareness: The ability to observe, identify, and understand your own emotions in a given situation so you can address them directly.

Emotional Regulation: The ability to process emotions in a healthy manner and channel that energy into positive aspects and outcomes.

Empathy: The capacity to understand where other people are coming from and what they may be lacking without judging them based on their emotions, allowing you to potentially help them.

Social Skills: The ability to communicate your emotions to others in a regulated, positive way that avoids starting fights and clearly expresses what you want from relationships and life.

Motivation: The ability to act and follow through on necessary tasks even when you are feeling down or unmotivated because you know it is the right thing to do.

10/08/2026

3 Essential Questions to Ask a Therapist

1. What is their theory of change? Ask what they believe actually changes people and what their thought process is for helping clients transform.

2. How do they measure progress and ending? Ensure there are clear goals, direction, purpose, and an eventual endpoint set for your therapeutic process.

3. What skills will you learn independently? Find out what skills you can practice on your own so you don't have to keep returning for years, and identify what tools you need to build long-term capability.

Bonus Question
Can this person help you become your best self? Ask whether they can help you live your best life and help you evolve into someone you aren't today.

Do these points resonate with how you typically frame initial client consultations, or would you like to refine the phrasing for an upcoming piece of content?

10/07/2026

Nice Guy Vs Good Guy! Which One Are You?

The Problem with Dating Today: Many people—both men and women—are unhealed and enter the dating pool looking to take what they need from a relationship rather than give back.

Nice Guy vs. Good Guy:

A nice guy (or nice girl) can easily be taken advantage of because they are often overly focused on pleasing others, seeking validation, and giving without establishing firm limits.

A good guy, on the other hand, is hard to come by because that person maintains clear standards, healthy boundaries, and mutual expectations for themselves, their partner, and the relationship.

The Solution: Healthy relationships operate on reciprocity—a balance of giving and taking where you refuse to put up with manipulation or let someone take advantage of you.

10/06/2026

**Overview of the Intensive: The program involves 16 to 20 hours of back-to-back work over two days. It is designed for high-stress situations such as affairs, potential divorce, or when couples have reached their wits' end.

**Core Benefits: There is no waiting period between weekly sessions, allowing couples to slow down, process information together, and feel truly heard and understood.

**The Process: The intensive takes place in a dedicated, distraction-free room (no phones, noise, or kids) where every issue is addressed using tools like post-it notes and chalkboards.

**Expected Outcomes: While challenging and emotional, the process aims to provide couples with absolute clarity, answers to tough questions regarding infidelity or relationship dynamics, and a definitive path forward—whether that means fixing the relationship or parting ways amicably.

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39400 Woodward Avenue/Suite 187
Bloomfield Hills, MI
48304

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