Fully Human Counseling & Consulting, PLLC

Serving your search for presence, meaning, freedom.

Chris Bradshaw, PhD, LPC
Counselor, Consultant

“Many work to discover more in themselves, in others, in life — more presence, aliveness, meaning. And yet, something blocks. Anxiety. Depression. Old wounds, or a loss that changed everything. Self-protective patterns, like "perfectionism," and "people-pleasing."

People I work with are introspective and capable — carrying real strengths alongside real pain. Some wonder if trauma defines them. Others sense something missing but can't name it.

Healing is possible. So is deeper presence and more meaningful engagement with life. If you're ready to explore, I'd be glad to talk and decide if I am a good fit to walk alongside you.

Depth therapy can help you find or rediscover strengths, values, and inner resources. We explore what holds you back — and why those patterns developed in the first place. Understanding the function of your struggles changes your relationship to them. Real movement becomes possible: relief, agency, a life with more meaning.

Reaching out takes courage. I deeply respect your willingness to face what's difficult. We don't have to remain in our suffering alone. Life can become more meaningful and expansive than we sometimes imagine.

Guilt can become hope; anxiety may turn into freedom/excitement/creativity; loneliness strives to turn into love; boredom longs to transform into meaningfulness. With sustained effort, sometimes over a long time, “the more of life,” as Dr. Kirk Schneider, one of my teachers, calls it, is possible.”

Fully Human Counseling & Consulting (FHCC) is the private practice of Chris Bradshaw. FHCC is enthused to work with Tanya Witman, clinical supervisee.

Chris has worked in the mental health field for approximately 16 years in clinical and leadership roles. For about 10 of those years, he has served in a counseling role, walking alongside individuals as they work to overcome barriers and build a more satisfying life. For about six years, he served as a leader in addiction & mental health treatment clinics. He considers it his duty to cultivate a safe, supportive, and growth-oriented environment in therapy, and is passionate about helping human beings reach their full potential.

Chris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds a PhD in clinical psychology. He is licensed as a counselor in Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Ohio. He sees clients in-person in Tucson, Arizona. In other areas (or for clients in Tucson who need to work virtually), he sees clients virtually.

Tanya Witman, MA, LAC is working with FHCC as a clinical supervisee. She holds a masters degree in counseling and is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in Arizona. Tanya brings compassion, experience, and training in somatic-informed counseling, grief work, trauma therapy, and more. Tanya sees clients in-person in Tucson and virtually. Tanya is able to work with individuals who reside in Arizona.

For virtual appointments, FHCC uses a secure, HIPAA-compliant video-conferencing platform. We value your privacy and safety.

Click on the orange button below to book a free 15-minute consultation to discuss potentially working with Chris or Tanya.

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“A person can be fully human only if they are fulfilling their deepest inner nature.”

Abraham Maslow, PhD

"Psychotherapy is an attempt to help a person become what they are, to make actual the potentialities that are theirs."

Rollo May, PhD

Personalized Therapy Paths

Therapies with potential for cultivating resilience, peace, creativity, self-exploration, personal transformation

Note: this website will be updated soon with more information about two additional approaches Chris utilizes in therapy: EMDR and dream work. Also, starting in late 2026, Chris will offer professional consulting services utilizing the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). More information coming soon.

Existential-Humanistic Approach

Existential-Humanistic therapy is central to Chris’s practice, focusing on life's meaning, self-awareness, and existential concerns like freedom and authenticity.

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Somatic Experiencing
Approach

Somatic Experiencing is key to Chris’s practice, helping clients heal trauma by focusing on bodily sensations to release tension and support emotional healing.

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Writings

Explore Dr. Bradshaw's articles on mental health, therapy, and personal growth.

Blog for Psychology Today
The Existential Station: Fuel for Presence, Meaning, Awe, Transcendence. Topics covered include the impact of caffeine on mental and physical health, as well as the significance of 'presence' in both life and therapy.
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American Psychological Association
Co-written book chapter (2nd author) on “therapeutic presence” for the forthcoming book titled The Evidenced-Based Foundations of Existential-Humanistic Psychotherapy being published by the American Psychological Association (APA) in spring 2025
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University Professors Press
Co-edited book to be published in 2025 by University Professors Press on the development of existential therapy around the world titled Existential Therapy in Cross-Cultural Contexts
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Dr. Bradshaw has additional writing projects in the works. This site will be updated as pieces publish.

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Media

Discover interviews and media appearances.

July, 2024
Integrative Mental Health: The Importance of Existential Therapies. Conversation on the Saybrook University Podcast.
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June, 2024
The Potential Value of Boredom, Loneliness, & Guilt. Conversation on the Sierra Tucson podcast “My Miracle Radio.”
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June, 2024
Healthy Relationships with Technology. Conversation on the Sierra Tucson podcast “My Miracle Radio.”
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April, 2024
Men’s Mental Health Panel.
Panel discussion with fellow mental health professional colleagues/friends.
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Podcast

Dive into psychology and mental health topics.

Join Dr. Bradshaw and Dr. Sophie Archibald, PhD, LCSW, a therapist and professor in Utah, on the Fully Human Psychology Podcast as they interview leading experts in the psychology, mental health, and healing spaces to discuss, among many other topics, what it means to be fully human, what tends to get in our way, and how do we meet the current challenges we face with creativity, joy, love, and a spirit of service to the world?

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  • "Dr. Chris Bradshaw is one of those rare human beings who is as passionate and present toward his work with clients as he is toward psychological inquiry and scholarship. He is a superb writer, thinker and presenter. Dr. Bradshaw is among the best I have known in the clinical field."

    - Kirk Schneider, PhD

  • "Chris has great compassion, presence, and intellectual ability and he brings these into his way of being in the world, as well as his work as a psychologist and therapist. We need more of this in the field and in society. Especially the compassion and the presence. I've enjoyed getting to know him as a student and now as a colleague. He is a great spokesperson for Existential-Humanistic psychotherapy. His research on the client experience of therapeutic presence is an important contribution on an important subject."

    - Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD

  • “Chris is a phenomenal psychotherapist with a broad understanding of many modalities and a special passion for existential and humanistic work that sets him apart. Chris does excellent work as a therapist and I receive constant (!) rave reviews from patients about his individual and group interventions. He is a unique talent and a pleasure and honor to have on the team. Chris has exceptional compassion and kindness and strives to be mindful and present in his interactions. He also has an enviable drive and passion for learning. He inspires others with his heart and his desire for professional growth. I’ve considered it a great privilege to work closely with Chris, and he inspires me and so many others around him to strive to be compassionate, curious, present, and hungry for the next growth opportunity.”

    - Ryan Drzewiecki, PsyD

  • “Chris has a way about him that immediately creates a feeling of safety and trust. He is extremely knowledgeable and uses expertise in a way that makes sense to people. I am always confident that his clients are in great hands. Kind, warm and thoughtful.”

    - Jody Little, MS, LPC, EMDR-C

  • “Dr. Bradshaw is a deeply compassionate & kind human being, & an amazing clinician. He possesses a wealth of clinical wisdom & experience, and truly loves his craft. He is evolving into an incredible leader in our field, and for that we are very fortunate!”

    - Dr. Chris Deussing, DSW, LCSW

  • “Chris is an excellent clinician and human being. I've had the honor of working with him directly and learned so much from him. He is kind, compassionate, and open. His skills are priceless and he brings healing to those that work with him.”

    - David Cato, MSW, LCSW, SEP, DARe

  • “I know Chris as an expert counselor, writer and teacher who is sensitive, warm, thoughtful and an empathetic listener. His gifts inspire others to become aware and connect with what is most alive inside to seek discovery and fulfillment. Highly Recommend.”

    - Bonnie Rose, MA, MFT

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