- Somatic focus
- Mindfulness tools
- Client-centered care
About Christopher
Christopher Tellez, LCSW, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, anger, or low self-esteem. He works with clients on LGBT and gender-related concerns and supports those coping with panic disorder and panic attacks. He says people bring their struggles and strengths, and he focuses on helping them move forward.
He practices in California and has 15 years of experience in mental health work. Christopher emphasizes a somatic perspective that links body sensations with emotions. In sessions he guides clients to notice bodily signals, name feelings, and try small shifts so they feel less stuck.
His approach is collaborative and calm. He uses client-centered listening to understand what matters most to each person. He also draws on emotionally-focused techniques to help people connect with and process strong feelings when they arise.
Mindfulness strategies and solution-focused steps are often part of sessions. That can mean short, practical exercises to manage stress and clear next steps between meetings. He also brings psychodynamic ideas into conversations to look at patterns that repeat over time.
Christopher can support people who want to add spiritual practices like meditation and mantra work to their healing. To begin, he encourages a simple first step: reach out, describe what you need, and try a session to see if the approach feels right.
How his approaches translate to online work
Christopher uses client-centered therapy to follow what matters most to each person, listening closely and shaping sessions around their goals. This approach helps with general anxiety, life transitions, and self-esteem by keeping the conversation focused on the client's priorities.Emotionally-focused therapy is used to help people sit with and process intense feelings. In practice this means naming emotions, tracking where they show up in the body, and trying new responses to reduce their intensity over time. Mindfulness techniques are also offered to build moment-to-moment awareness, which can help with stress, panic moments, and repetitive worry.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying a few tools and adjusting what’s used as work progresses.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins or guided mindfulness practices between other responsibilities. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises to an online setting so practical tools and emotional work remain useful even when you are not meeting in person.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, grief, anger, and self-esteem issues, along with LGBT and gender-related concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a somatic perspective alongside client-centered and emotionally-focused methods to help people notice body sensations, name emotions, and take small steps toward change.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 15 years of experience working in mental health and related client support roles.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.