About Christopher
Christopher Tellez, LCSW, helps people facing stress and anxiety. He also supports those dealing with grief, low self-esteem, anger, and LGBT concerns. He speaks plainly about coping and motivation so people can take small, practical steps forward.
He draws on 15 years of experience to create a calm, grounded space for talking through difficulties. His approach centers on the person in front of him. Christopher encourages clients to name their feelings and notice how those feelings show up in the body.
Background and approach
That often helps people feel less stuck and more able to make choices that fit their values. Sessions can include mindfulness, emotion-focused work, and client-centered conversation. He may also bring in psychodynamic or solution-focused ideas when they fit a client's goals.
If someone is interested in a more body-based way of working, he uses somatic attention to help people sense and process feelings. Christopher believes people are the authors of their own stories and already carry strengths to build on. He offers coaching on spiritual practices like meditation and mantra when clients ask for that support.
He aims to help people move from simply coping toward creating a life that feels more meaningful. He practices in California and works with people in English. His style is direct but compassionate, focused on clear steps and practical skills alongside deeper emotional work.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's pace. In online sessions this looks like open, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist helps people clarify goals and make choices that fit their lives.Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and working with strong feelings. It helps people recognize patterns in relationships and emotions, and it can reduce anxiety by practicing new ways of responding to feelings during sessions.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. Online work can include guided breathing, short meditations, and strategies to notice physical sensations that accompany stress.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then try methods that feel helpful. It is normal to try different ways of working until something fits.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice interpersonal skills. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can work when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, written reflections, and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
Also listed
- Anger management
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 15 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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