- Somatic-informed care
- Mindfulness practices
- Support for LGBT issues
About Christopher
Christopher Tellez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He works with issues related to LGBT identity and supports exploration around sexuality and gender. Christopher encourages clients to notice their strengths and take practical steps toward a more fulfilling life.
He draws on 15 years of experience and integrates mind, body, and emotional work in sessions. Christopher uses a somatic perspective to help people notice bodily responses and process feelings so they can move forward. He also offers meditation and mantra practices when clients want to develop a spiritual routine.
Sessions tend to be warm and collaborative. The therapist centers the client’s goals and supports small, doable changes. He often blends client-centered listening with focused exercises to help people handle panic, social anxiety, or recurring worry.
Christopher has a background that includes a Master of Social Work from Columbia University and licensure as an LCSW in California. He has developed skills over many years working with stress, grief, motivation, and issues connected to gender and sexual identity.
People who choose to work with him can expect a mix of talking, body-focused awareness, and practical tools. He aims to make progress feel manageable and grounded in everyday life. Prospective clients should follow the site’s process to begin a match and schedule sessions.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Christopher often uses client-centered work to follow what matters most to the person in front of him, offering attentive listening and reflections that help clarify goals and next steps. He combines this with emotionally-focused techniques to help people identify and process strong feelings in safer ways, which can lessen intense reactions and improve relationships with oneself and others.Mindfulness practice is also part of his approach, teaching simple breath or attention exercises that calm the nervous system and make stress easier to manage. These approaches are practical and easy to try between sessions, and they can help with panic, social anxiety, feelings of isolation, and low mood.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. He will collaborate with each person to decide which approach fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean shifting emphasis over time based on what proves most useful.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are set by the practice. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it helps them practice skills in the context of their daily routines while still getting guidance from a licensed professional.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and low self-esteem, along with LGBT-related concerns and issues around sexuality and gender.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered listening with body-focused awareness and mindfulness exercises to address feelings and behaviors.
What experience does he bring?
He has 15 years of experience and offers work informed by years of practice with stress, grief, motivation, and identity-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.