- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Christopher
Dr. Christopher Fragiskatos is a California LMFT with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, and questions about life purpose. He also addresses concerns such as addiction, anger, low self-esteem, and career stress.
He sees many situations that follow major life changes - losing a relationship or a job, wrestling with a big decision, or coping with a child who is acting out. He offers individual relationship counseling, which lets one person look at their role in a partnership and decide how to move forward. That option is offered alongside individual and family-focused work described in his background.
His approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the Gottman Method. Sessions tend to focus on clear, practical steps: identifying the patterns that cause distress, testing new ways of communicating, and building small behavior changes that reduce stress. He uses conversation and evidence-informed tools rather than abstract theory.
Christopher emphasizes straightforward assessment and planning. He helps people clarify what matters, weigh options, and form a manageable plan for next steps. For parents, he talks through strategies to respond to defiance, substance use, or poor school performance in ways that set limits and encourage better behavior.
He practices in California and conducts much of his work online. Sessions begin with a focused intake to identify goals and decide which methods to use. Prospective clients are asked to use the site's matching questionnaire to schedule an initial appointment.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding your perspective and helping you make decisions that feel right. It involves open conversation and reflection so you can identify what you value and where you want to move next.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting, which is helpful for anxiety, low mood, and workplace stress.
The Gottman Method offers concrete communication tools for managing conflict and improving interactions. In individual relationship counseling he uses Gottman-informed skills to help one person change their responses and evaluate their relationship role.
Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. He will work with each client to decide which approaches match their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as work progresses.
Confirm the current online session options before booking. Many people find that online sessions fit into busy schedules more easily and allow shorter check-ins around work or errands. If video is difficult, other session styles can reduce bandwidth or make a brief phone check-in easier. Talk with him during intake about the format that best suits your day-to-day needs.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with relationship problems, parenting and family stress, self-esteem issues, anxiety, addictions, anger, and career-related stress. He also focuses on caregiver stress, communication and control issues, divorce and life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He combines Client-Centered techniques, CBT and elements of the Gottman Method to identify unhelpful patterns and try practical alternatives. The work focuses on clear steps you can take between sessions.
What experience does he bring to this work?
He has 20 years of experience working with adults on relationship and life-transition issues. That experience informs how he assesses problems and suggests next steps.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California LMFT and practices in California. The credential is listed as CA LMFT.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided when selecting options on the site.
What should I do to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start the intake process and set initial goals.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.