- Trauma-focused CBT
- Strengths-based work
- Family communication
About Giles
Giles Christman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 12 years of clinical experience based in North Carolina. He lists relationship, family, grief, self esteem, and depression among his primary concerns and also works with related issues such as attachment and life transitions.
He earned a bachelor’s degree at Brigham Young University and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Virginia Tech. Over his career he has supported people facing mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and stress related to caregiving and life changes. He has also worked alongside schools and juvenile justice systems to help families managing challenging youth behavior.
Giles uses trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and strengths-based approaches to help clients build on what already works for them. Sessions focus on practical strategies for communication, managing strong feelings, and repairing ruptures in relationships. He pays attention to cultural background and how that shapes how people cope and connect.
The therapist speaks English and Spanish and brings experience with a wide range of concerns including abandonment, body image, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and isolation. He aims to help people notice patterns and try specific, manageable changes in daily life.
For people who want to begin, the usual first step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. The subscription for sessions can be canceled at any time, and cost varies by location.
How Giles uses evidence-based methods online
Giles commonly draws on trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. That approach teaches concrete tools to manage reactions to past upsetting events and reduce symptoms linked to trauma and stress. He also uses strengths-based work, which helps people identify skills they already have and try small, practical changes to improve relationships and mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Giles will discuss options and help decide which methods match a person's goals, needs, and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as therapy progresses.
The therapist's online practice uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies by location. If you want to be clear about session formats, confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can focus on practicing new skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He lists relationship, family, grief, self esteem, and depression as primary concerns and also works with attachment, mood disorders, PTSD, and related areas.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and strengths-based approaches that focus on skills and practical changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of clinical experience working across school, juvenile justice, and community settings.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.