I am a mental health counselor licensed in Florida working as a therapist with clients coping with a breadth of concerns. I have worked with clients with concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, addictions, divorce and separation, bipolar disorder, grief and trauma. I have also worked in various treatment modalities such as outpatient, residential, in-home, and telehealth.
My counseling style is warm yet direct. I believe that the counseling relationship is one in which the therapist and client can be honest with one another and open to feedback from one another. I believe that my role is to be an agent of change by assisting you in identifying your goals and making progress towards them. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion and in a non-judgmental manner. My approach is intentionally integrative because each client’s needs are different, and I believe that a cookie cutter approach to therapy is counterproductive. Regarding therapeutic orientations, I tend to combine cognitive-behavioral and rational emotive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, with a humanistic approach. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs and sincerely value your feedback regarding the interventions and approach that we decide to take.
Regarding couples counseling, I tend to utilize the Gottman method and solution-focused approaches in order to assist the couple in identifying the core issues causing the discord or dysfunction and like to begin with a practical approach.
It takes courage and allowing oneself to be vulnerable to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. I am excited that you are ready to take that step I am excited to support and empower you through this process.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders , Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH18802
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He’s the greatest!!
Written on Apr 28, 2023 after therapy with Christian for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
He’s great! We apply different perspectives to my issues to better understand them.
Written on Dec 27, 2021 after therapy with Christian for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
CJ is a great listener and provides sound advice. He also provides a comfortable environment and makes me feel understood. I find myself easily able to apply the concepts I learn in session to my everyday life.
Written on Dec 12, 2021 after therapy with Christian for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I refer Christian to everyone, working with him feels more like a coach and I love that.
Written on Oct 26, 2021 after therapy with Christian for 6 months
So helpful to have someone to talk to and help you through your struggles
Written on Oct 25, 2021 after therapy with Christian for 3 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
so easy to communicate with and the sign up and online process/app is super easy. love this!! makes it easy access for anyone so this is a plus for us!
Written on Oct 20, 2021 after therapy with Christian for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem