- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship issues
- CBT and narrative
About Christopher
Christopher Standish is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and New York with nine years of clinical experience. He works with people who face stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Christopher has practiced in publicly funded mental health clinics and in substance abuse treatment settings.
He has helped a wide range of people, including adults and those facing challenges with motivation and confidence. Sessions focus on practical conversation and strategy. Christopher aims to understand each person’s situation and to respond with respect and sensitivity.
His work draws on several familiar approaches. He uses client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person’s goals. He also applies cognitive behavioral ideas to recognize and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Christopher has experience with issues that often sit behind presenting problems. These include attachment matters, family of origin concerns, caregiving stress, fatherhood issues, and isolation or loneliness. He also supports people dealing with substance use, divorce or separation, and aging and geriatric concerns.
In practical terms he blends conversation with targeted strategies. That might mean identifying small behavior steps, practicing new ways of talking about problems, or revisiting personal stories to shift perspective. He encourages people to take manageable steps toward clearer goals.
Making first contact begins with a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Christopher uses an approach that balances listening with clear next steps so people can see what to try between sessions.
Approaches used in online sessions
Christopher often draws on client-centered work which focuses on listening and following the client’s goals, helping people speak about what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot patterns of thinking and behavior and to practice small, concrete changes that can reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change by clarifying personal reasons for wanting to move forward.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Christopher will talk with each person about their concerns, goals, and how they prefer to work, then suggest options and try approaches collaboratively rather than prescribing a single path up front.
Check the session formats before booking, as specific online or phone options are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so someone can meet between other commitments. The focus is on making sessions practical and usable for everyday life while adapting methods to what the person finds most helpful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues such as caregiving stress, isolation, and substance use.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions combine client-centered conversation with structured techniques from cognitive behavioral and narrative approaches to identify practical steps forward.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience working in publicly funded mental health clinics and substance abuse treatment settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in California and New York and practices from California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking by using the site flow, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does cost work and how do subscriptions function?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.