Christopher Standish, LCSW

Christopher Standish is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nine years of practice. He holds LCSW credentials in California and New York and has worked in publicly funded mental health clinics and substance abuse treatment programs.

He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship struggles, and low self-esteem. Christopher aims for straightforward conversations and practical steps. He meets people where they are and treats them with respect and care.

In sessions he uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. He also draws on client-centered and narrative ideas to make space for each person's story. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is trying to change habits or address substance use.

Christopher adapts the pace to the person in front of him. He will work with a client to set clear goals and try brief, measurable strategies. Sessions are collaborative and focused on what matters most to the client.

He has experience with issues linked to aging and caregiving, attachment and family of origin concerns, communication problems, divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and isolation. Christopher helps people think through life purpose, forgiveness, and rebuilding confidence after setbacks.

Starting therapy can feel hard. Christopher aims to make the process direct and manageable, with steps people can use between sessions.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Christopher uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and lift mood through concrete practice. He also uses client-centered therapy to make space for each person’s experience and promote a trusting conversation that centers the client's goals. Motivational interviewing is another tool he draws on when people want to change habits or address substance use; it focuses on building motivation and small, sustainable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christopher collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their situation and goals. He checks in on what’s working and adjusts techniques so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation, phone sessions can be easier when video isn’t practical, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins or when writing helps, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between appointments.