Chris Thole, MA, LMFT, Clinical Director at Life Development Resources, strives to support individuals, families and members of the community with a welcoming and open approach. Since earning his master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Bethel Seminary in 2012, Chris has extensive experiencing providing clinical care in outpatient, in-home, community-based, school-based and correctional settings to clients across the lifespan.
Chris is passionate about teaching, mentoring and supporting students pursuing their career in therapy and is an approved supervisor by the American Association of Mariage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and is a MN board approved supervisor with the MN Board of MFT and MN Board of Behavioral Health.
Chris’s passion for training also includes presenting on a variety of topics throughout the community. One of his areas of special interest is Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management, where he works to assist schools and community members in identifying concerning behaviors and promoting supportive interventions to foster safety and well-being for all.
Specialty: Anxiety, Depression, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relational issues, Trauma, Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management
Education: BA in Theology, St. John’s University in 2008; MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, Bethel Seminary