Christopher Tellez, LCSW

Licensed in California · 15 years in practice

Christopher Tellez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and self-esteem.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 102856 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1437975364 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About Christopher

Christopher Tellez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and self-esteem. He works with clients on LGBT-related concerns and offers support around identity and sexuality. His approach is practical and rooted in everyday language to make starting therapy easier.

He focuses on feelings in the body as well as thoughts. That means sessions may include attention to physical reactions, breathing, and grounding alongside talk therapy.

Background and approach

He encourages clients to name emotions, notice patterns, and try small, doable steps toward change. Christopher draws on a mix of client-centered care, emotionally-focused methods, and mindfulness practices. He invites people to lead the story of their lives while offering tools for clearer communication and stronger emotional regulation.

Sessions often center on building confidence and moving past shame or guilt. With 15 years of experience and an LCSW license in California, he brings both clinical background and practical skills. He also offers guidance for people who want to add spiritual practices like meditation and mantra work to their routine.

Therapy with him usually feels steady and collaborative. He helps clients set clear goals and checks in on progress. The aim is to find small changes that add up to a more satisfying life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Christopher lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Grief
Anger management
Self esteem
Communication problems
Dissociation
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Money and financial issues
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Approaches Christopher names

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Online support

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps people clarify their goals and values. This approach can help with confidence, life purpose, and building self-trust.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and reshaping emotional responses in relationships and personal patterns. It helps people understand intense feelings, reduce shame, and improve emotional connection to themselves and others.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts and body sensations without judgment. These exercises help manage anxiety, panic symptoms, and stress by bringing attention back to the present moment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process is flexible and adjusts as progress is made.

Online formats - video, phone, live chat, and text messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video allows deeper conversations and nonverbal cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing reflection. These options give more ways to keep therapy consistent and accessible while adapting to everyday schedules.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Christopher provides help for stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and self-esteem. He also focuses on LGBT-related concerns and related issues such as gender dysphoria and sexuality.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a client-centered and emotionally-focused style that is direct and practical. Sessions often combine talk with attention to physical sensations and mindfulness practices.

What kind of experience does he have?

He has 15 years of experience working with people on emotional and identity concerns. That background informs a steady, goal-oriented approach.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) in California and practices from that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs, like shorter check-ins by text or deeper work by video.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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