- Somatic methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Emotion-focused work
About Christopher
Christopher Tellez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 15 years of experience. He lists stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, grief, anger, and self-esteem among his main areas of focus, including social anxiety and phobia. Christopher frames his work around the client’s story and strengths, and offers support for people who want to increase confidence and manage strong emotions.
He trained at Columbia University for his Master of Social Work and later earned his California LCSW. He also runs a Reiki practice and teaches Reiki, and incorporates body-focused methods into his sessions when that fits the client’s goals. Christopher describes using somatic work to help people notice physical sensations and process feelings in the moment.
In session he combines approaches such as client-centered listening, emotionally-focused techniques, psychodynamic thinking, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused tools. He may introduce meditation, mantra practice, or other spiritual practices for clients who want that component. The emphasis is on practical steps and noticing what shifts between sessions.
Christopher works with a range of concerns beyond anxiety, including panic, isolation, grief, gender and sexuality topics, and issues around money or life purpose. He aims to help people build confidence and to own their power through direct conversation and experiential exercises.
Clients can expect short-term goals alongside deeper exploration when appropriate. He invites people to start with a clear question or problem and then to adjust the work as their needs change.
How his approaches translate to online work
Christopher uses client-centered therapy, emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), and mindfulness therapy in ways that work well in conversation over distance. Client-centered therapy emphasizes careful listening and following what matters to the person, which guides each session’s focus. EFT helps people identify and soften strong emotions in the moment to improve relationships with themselves and others. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and notice how thoughts and sensations change.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christopher will work together with the client to choose which methods fit best, trying short experiments and adjusting the plan based on what feels most helpful and realistic for the person’s goals.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit appointments into a busy day, use shorter check-ins, or avoid travel time. Online work can also make introducing breathing exercises, guided attention, and conversational emotion work easier to practice between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, social anxiety and phobia, grief, anger, self-esteem, and LGBT-related concerns, plus related issues like panic and isolation.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He blends client-centered listening with emotionally-focused and psychodynamic ideas, and often uses mindfulness and somatic practices in session.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience and holds a Master of Social Work from Columbia University.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a California LCSW and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first appointment.