- Skill-based coping
- Attachment focus
- English and Spanish
About Christian
Christian Maciel is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of experience offering calm, practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. He works in English and Spanish and focuses on clear, usable steps people can try between sessions.
He uses several evidence-based approaches to meet each person's needs, mixing skills training with deeper work on attachment and values. That means clients learn tools to manage anxiety and mood while also looking at patterns that keep showing up in relationships. Christian pays attention to how past hurt shapes present choices and emotional reactions.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. He helps people make sense of recurring problems like communication breakdowns, commitment worries, or feelings of emptiness. He also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image concerns, and issues around guilt or forgiveness.
Christian draws on many years of practice to tailor the pace and focus to each person. He emphasizes skill-building from approaches such as cognitive behavioral work and dialectical strategies, alongside gentler, client-centered listening. The aim is to strengthen day-to-day coping while creating space for deeper shifts.
People looking for help can expect an approach that balances practical techniques with attention to relationship patterns and personal values. His California practice reflects a focus on real-world changes that fit into busy lives.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and then take small actions that align with those values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and decisions about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments to reduce worry and depressive patterns. It often includes homework and skill practice between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods based on symptoms, goals, and personal preferences. That shared decision-making means therapy can shift as needs change over time.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what options exist. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday environments and follow up with exercises between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT or CBT techniques to remote sessions to support coping, emotional regulation, and changes in daily routines.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and issues with self-esteem, plus related topics like abandonment, body image, and caregiver stress.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and practical, combining skills training with exploration of relationship patterns and values to support change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is licensed as an LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.