- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Attachment focus
About Christopher
Christopher Grasso is a California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with six years of professional experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems, control issues, and loneliness.
He uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. Sessions focus on talking through current problems, noticing patterns in relationships, and developing practical skills to manage intense feelings or urges. Christopher draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and dialectical behavior strategies to build coping skills and distress tolerance.
Attachment-based work and emotionally-focused ideas appear when relationship patterns are part of the problem. These approaches look at how early bonds and present interactions influence mood, trust, and connection. Conversations often include exploring how past experiences affect current behavior and reactions.
In practical terms he helps people who struggle with panic or social anxiety by breaking situations into manageable steps. For issues like addiction or impulsivity, sessions include concrete strategies to reduce risky behaviors and increase safer choices. For grief, trauma, or shame, the work moves at a pace set by the person.
Christopher works in California and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats to match their needs.
How Christopher's approaches translate to online work
Christopher uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns that feed anxiety and low mood. CBT sessions often include specific exercises and homework to practice new ways of thinking and behaving between meetings.He also uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to teach distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are useful for managing intense feelings, impulsivity, and relationship problems in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christopher will discuss your goals and preferences and make a collaborative plan. He adjusts methods over time based on what helps you make steady progress toward clearer thinking and better coping.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with him about which meeting rhythm and format best fit your day-to-day routines and needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related issues like panic attacks, isolation, and guilt.
What is his general therapy style?
He combines client-centered conversation with practical techniques from CBT and DBT to address thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in everyday life.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working in clinical settings and helping people with the concerns listed above.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a California LPCC and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.