I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. My primary goal is that my clients feel safe and comfortable with me. I have 10 years of experience working with children, teens and adults. I have had the opportunity to work with parents, children, and individuals, but I focus on parenting strategies, as it is pertinent to raising a family well. Parents often have a hard time talking to their kids, either because they aren't open to it, or the long work hours prohibit them from spending time together. Single parents are often dealt the toughest hand. Managing home and work life is not easy, it can be overwhelming and cause us to burn out. Having someone to vent to may help! Seeking counseling is the first step, and I strive to provide sound direction
I will not pretend to have all of the answers, but I can promise to work with you to find the helpful life solutions. Please try to understand this process, as things become new. I hope you are ready to work, because I may ask you questions, or challenge you to do things that you may not be used to doing. My approach includes cognitive-behavioral training, humanistic and solution-focused therapy. I have a license, but you are the expert in your own life. The more you do on your end, the more I will be able to help. We can always adapt and adjust to continue the course
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, ADHD
CA LMFT 112060
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My counselor Christopher Navas has been a huge help to me through some big issues and decisions. He makes me look at things in a different way, and what I think the issue is, sometimes isn't the real issue. Working on myself has never been something I thought I could do, but he has made me do tough things by facing small fears one at a time. I can tell him a anything with complete confidence.
Written on Nov 24, 2021 after therapy with Christopher for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Very helpful, good listener, supportive, good insight into my way of thinking and helped me make some changes
Written on Nov 04, 2021 after therapy with Christopher for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
Christopher was great at listening and the conversation flowed well
Written on Jul 16, 2021 after therapy with Christopher for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I think he's an amazing provider, he listens and doesn't judge. I can talk to him without feeling like I'm talking to a stuffy professional. He's very nice and considerate his help and advice has greatly helped to improve my day to day.
Written on Mar 27, 2021 after therapy with Christopher for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Chris navigates through conversation in a way where you feel listened to, understood but also challenged. He’s managed to make accurate observations as well as provide useful tools for working through past trauma/personal thoughts/goals.
Written on Nov 29, 2020 after therapy with Christopher for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
Christopher is great in listening and helping you find your own solutions to your problems
Written on Nov 20, 2020 after therapy with Christopher for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and parenting issues