Meet Chris Conley, MA, LPC
With every role I’ve had, from pastor to therapist to speaker, I’ve been drawn to one thing: helping others find clarity, direction, and space to grow.
Chris is a seasoned mental health professional with a passion for helping people, organizations, and communities grow in sustainable, meaningful ways. Over the years, he’s worked in pastoral care, private practice, and community mental health and has partnered with nonprofit organizations, providing him a wide range of real-life experiences to draw from as a counselor, supervisor, speaker, and consultant.
He’s the cofounder of Clinician Connection, a professional community that creates opportunities for mental health professionals to gather, grow, and support one another through workshops, networking events, and an annual conference.
Through Open Harbor Consulting, Chris supports counselors-in-training, speaks on topics like mental health and spiritual trauma, and partners with organizations who want to care for their people and lead with clarity. His work is grounded in the belief that healing, growth, and leadership are not separate paths, and that strong relationships, honest reflection, and ethical practice create space for both.
Chris is currently pursuing his PhD in Counselor Supervision and Education and has been providing clinical supervision since 2016, helping over 30 counseling residents secure their professional license. He regularly volunteers with organizations such as AIDNow, VALeap, and the VB Strong Center. Whether he’s working one-on-one or with a full team, Chris shows up with a steady, down-to-earth presence and a deep commitment to the work of growth.