Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
How Christopher works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Christopher
Christopher Tellez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem concerns, and a range of LGBTQ-related issues. He aims to create a calm space where people can start to feel more grounded and make practical changes.
He uses a mind-body focus that pays attention to feelings in the body as well as thoughts. Sessions often include breathing, grounding, or meditation practices when clients want them.
Background and approach
He also offers talk-based work that explores patterns, relationships, and past experiences to find useful new ways forward. Christopher draws on client-centered and emotionally focused ideas to prioritize a person’s experience and relationships. He also uses solution-focused and psychodynamic approaches to help identify practical steps and uncover recurring patterns that cause distress.
Mindfulness practices are available for people who want tools to calm anxiety and manage overwhelming feelings. He has worked in the field for 15 years and holds a Master of Social Work degree. His credential is LCSW, and he practices in California.
He describes clients as the experts in their own lives and focuses on helping them use their strengths to move forward. For people interested in spiritual or meditation practice, he can include mantra work and guided meditation when requested. Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort and goals.
What Christopher works with
Everything Christopher lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Christopher's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- 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-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Christopher lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the person. Online sessions can preserve that direct, respectful conversation so clients feel heard and understood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and shift strong emotions in relationships and within themselves; online meetings let clients bring current relationship material into session for real-time work. Mindfulness Therapy offers breathing, grounding, and attention practices to reduce overwhelm and worry, and those exercises can be guided over video, phone, or chat.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That might mean using mindfulness tools some weeks, focusing on emotions in others, or trying short solution-focused steps to test what helps most. The plan adjusts as progress and preferences become clearer.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and guided meditation. Phone sessions can work when video isn’t possible or bandwidth is low. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, short reflections, or weeks when a lighter touch is helpful. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain consistent contact between sessions.
Questions people ask about Christopher
What concerns does he address?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and self-esteem issues, along with many LGBTQ-related concerns and related struggles like isolation or guilt.
What is his therapeutic style?
He favors a warm, client-centered style that listens first, then works collaboratively to set goals and try practical steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience in social work and clinical practice, including work with emotional regulation and mind-body techniques.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time; his practice is based in California.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How do I start therapy with him and what does it cost?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule based on therapist availability. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.