- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
About Christian
Christian Garcia Maravillas is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in California with 11 years of clinical experience. He works with people who face stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He also focuses on issues such as social anxiety and phobia, isolation and loneliness, and multicultural concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Christian uses practical conversation to help people name what feels hard and find steps that feel doable. He adapts his approach based on what each person needs, using methods drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and skills-based strategies. That means sessions often mix listening, reflection, and clear tools to try between meetings.
In early meetings he focuses on understanding patterns that keep stress and anxiety active. He helps people break down situations that provoke fear or avoidance and practices small changes that build confidence. For parenting concerns he supports parents with behavior strategies and ways to manage strong emotions at home.
He has worked across a range of settings over 11 years, which informs how he organizes sessions and sets realistic steps. His bilingual skill set allows sessions in English or Spanish depending on the client's preference. International clients are not accepted.
Christian asks people to pick a session option, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first meeting. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Christian draws on client-centered therapy, CBT, and DBT skills in work conducted remotely. Client-centered therapy means conversations are guided by the person's concerns and pace, focusing on what feels most relevant. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks down thoughts, feelings, and actions to identify small experiments and practical steps for anxiety and phobia. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That often means checking in after a few sessions and adjusting tools or strategies based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - they can be scheduled around work, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also allows practicing skills in real-world contexts and reporting back what did or did not help during the next session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger, and self-esteem struggles. Additional focuses include social anxiety and phobia, isolation, multicultural concerns, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends client-centered listening with practical cognitive behavioral and DBT-informed skills. Sessions mix reflection with clear tools to practice between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individual clients.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMFT, licensed in California, and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.