- Client-centered care
- CBT and DBT tools
- English and Spanish
About Christian
Christian Garcia Maravillas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 11 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, and self-esteem. He speaks English and Spanish and aims to meet people with respect and compassion.
Christian uses clear conversation to understand what is most pressing for each person. He adapts the work to individual needs rather than following a fixed script. That can mean learning skills to manage strong emotions, practicing ways to shift unhelpful thinking, or developing strategies to handle parenting stress.
Sessions often focus on day-to-day changes that make life easier. Christian draws on client-centered listening so people feel heard and on cognitive behavioral techniques to try new behavior patterns. He also draws from dialectical behavior ideas for emotion regulation when feelings feel overwhelming.
He has worked in California settings over the past 11 years and brings that practical experience into sessions. Christian emphasizes collaboration - you and he set goals and decide what to try next. His approach is steady and straightforward, aimed at small, achievable steps.
Taking the first step can feel hard. Christian offers a calm, respectful space to talk about what is happening now and what might help next. If you prefer to work in English or Spanish, he can conduct sessions in either language.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Christian uses client-centered therapy to make sessions about what matters to the person in front of him. That means listening first, reflecting what is said, and shaping goals together so the work fits the client's priorities.He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT focuses on practical exercises and experiments that can reduce anxiety, manage anger, and improve self-esteem.
Dialectical behavior therapy or DBT contributes emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills. These techniques help when feelings feel intense and when people need tools to respond differently in tough moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christian will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try, adjust plans as progress is made, and check in about what feels most helpful. The fit between approach and goal is reviewed together rather than assumed.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier fitting sessions into a busy week and shorter check-ins when needed. Because the biography does not list session formats, confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help maintain momentum between appointments and make regular skill practice more possible.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Christian address?
Christian works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger, and self-esteem. He also focuses on related concerns such as DMDD, guilt and shame, isolation, phobias, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and tailoring sessions to individual needs. He combines that with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques to teach skills and practical strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional work experience in California settings. That background informs his practical, step-by-step approach in sessions.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California. His practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.