Last Updated on September 5, 2025 by Social Career Builder
Christopher Clan is a trauma recovery therapist and Christian ministry leader with advanced expertise in PTSD, EMDR, TF-CBT and complex trauma care.
Trauma Recovery Therapist
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Christopher Clan, M.Ed., LPCC, is a trauma recovery therapist and mental health professional dedicated to helping trauma survivors heal and rebuild their lives. With advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Christopher specializes in treating PTSD, complex trauma (C-PTSD) and related conditions using evidence-based, compassionate care.
Academic Background
Chris Clan holds a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling and Lifespan Development from Lindsey Wilson College and dual undergraduate degrees in Educational Ministries and Psychology from Campbellsville University. Clan’s experience spans a range of clinical settings, including Challenge Academies and Child Advocacy Centers, where he has worked with clients across the lifespan — children, teens and adults — supporting recovery through trauma-informed care.
Faith-Based Community Leader
Christian Ministry & Mission Work
Deeply rooted in his Christian faith, Christopher Clan is a devoted ministry leader who serves his community through worship, discipleship and outreach. He is a longtime participant in faith-based initiatives such as Discipleship Now, revivals and Sunday School education. His roles have included mission work volunteer, discipleship events teacher and worship drummer.
Through his ministry work, Christopher integrates his spiritual and clinical callings, creating spaces where healing and faith intersect. Whether building homes on mission trips or teaching at church events, he approaches every role with humility and service.
Multifaceted Interests & Lifelong Learning
Chris Clan’s personal interests reflect his creative spirit and passion for growth. He is a skilled musician — playing drums, ocarina and harmonica — and a martial artist currently recognized as Blackbelt Recommended in Taekwondo. His hobbies also include astronomy, hiking, history research, fantasy literature and tabletop gaming (including Dungeons & Dragons).
A balance of academic excellence, spiritual leadership and creative exploration fuels Chris Clan’s holistic approach to healing. Clan’s trauma-informed practice, rooted in empathy, empowerment and faith, offers clients not only therapeutic support but also a path toward restoration and resilience.
