- stress and anxiety
- relationship work
- life purpose
About Christopher
Christopher Standish is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and New York with nine years of experience. He has worked in publicly funded mental health clinics and in substance abuse treatment communities. Christopher focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, anger, self-esteem, and depression, and he lists life purpose among his areas of work.
He works with people who are wrestling with motivation, confidence, or trouble managing strong feelings. In sessions he talks through current problems, practical steps, and how past patterns might be shaping present choices. He uses clear, direct conversation rather than jargon.
Christopher draws on client-centered methods to shape sessions around what matters most to the client. He also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes. Motivational interviewing is part of his toolbox when someone needs help finding reasons to act. Narrative and psychodynamic ideas inform conversations about how stories and early relationships affect identity.
His background in public clinics and substance treatment means he has experience with addiction, caregiver stress, and family-of-origin issues alongside common mood and relationship concerns. He notes work with fatherhood issues, aging and geriatric matters, and men's issues as additional areas he addresses.
To begin, people follow the site's matching steps to schedule a first session. Christopher aims to plan sessions around the person’s goals and daily life. He encourages practical next steps and ongoing review of what helps.
How his approaches translate to online work
Christopher commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered therapy means conversations focus on the client's priorities and what they want to change. It helps when someone needs a space to sort out choices and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors to try small experiments that can reduce anxiety or lift mood.He also uses motivational interviewing when people are unsure about making changes. That approach helps clarify personal reasons to act and supports commitment without pressure. Across these methods he blends discussion of present problems with consideration of past patterns so the plan fits each person's goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options early on and help decide which methods to emphasize based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and reviewed as progress is made.
The site’s onboarding guides you through matching and scheduling a first session. The biography does not specify session formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel to an office.
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 work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, and lists life purpose among his focus areas.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses client-centered conversation to identify what matters, then combines cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to set practical steps.
What is his professional background?
He has nine years of experience and has worked in publicly funded mental health clinics and substance abuse treatment communities.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in California and New York and practices from California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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