- Somatic and mindful
- Collaborative approach
- Focus on strengths
About Christopher
Christopher Tellez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He practices in California and brings 15 years of experience to sessions. He also supports people navigating LGBT-related issues and questions about identity and sexuality.
He combines thoughtful conversation with body-centered awareness to help people move through strong emotions. Sessions often include mindfulness, attention to bodily sensations, and simple grounding practices. He also offers meditative and mantra work for those who want a spiritual practice alongside therapy.
Christopher trained at Columbia University for his Master of Social Work and later earned his LCSW in 2021. He has run a Reiki center and integrates somatic methods that focus on how feelings show up in the body. That background informs a hands-on, experiential way of working rather than a solely talk-based approach.
His style is collaborative and respectful. He tends to center the person’s own knowledge about their life while suggesting small, concrete steps to try between sessions. He uses evidence-informed tools from client-centered, emotionally focused, psychodynamic, solution-focused, and mindfulness approaches to tailor work to each person’s needs.
People who are looking for help with communication problems, loneliness, life purpose, or financial stress can explore practical strategies and emotional processing together. Christopher encourages clients to notice what helps and to adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Approaches that combine talk and body awareness
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client’s lead, helping people name what matters and make choices that fit their life. It’s useful for building self-esteem and clarifying priorities.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in relationships and within oneself. It helps people move through painful feelings like grief, shame, and intense anxiety so they can respond differently in daily life.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices and breath-based exercises to reduce reactivity and increase calm. These tools often pair well with somatic noticing to help people feel steadier when stress or panic arise.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Christopher collaborates with each person to pick methods that match goals, values, and what feels manageable. He suggests small experiments in session and practical skills to try between meetings so the approach can be adjusted as progress unfolds.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allowing shorter check-ins or sessions that avoid travel time. It can also let someone use video for face-to-face interaction or choose non-video options when less bandwidth or a quieter setting is needed. Licensed professionals help shape the plan so therapy suits everyday routines and goals.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Christopher help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. He also supports people facing LGBT-related issues, gender dysphoria, sexuality concerns, and money and financial issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and person-focused, blending talk therapy with body-centered practices. He offers mindfulness and somatic techniques alongside conversational work.
What is his professional background?
He has 15 years of experience and completed a Master of Social Work at Columbia University. He earned his LCSW in 2021 and has experience running a Reiki center.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in California and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment 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 begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.