About Christian
Christian Garcia Maravillas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 11 years of experience. He focuses on practical, empathetic care for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, anger, and struggles with self-esteem. He uses a client-centered approach that puts the person’s goals first.
Conversations are shaped around what matters most to each client and their day-to-day life. Christian adapts how he works so sessions feel relevant and understandable.
How Christian works
He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps identify unhelpful thoughts and build clearer coping steps. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when people need tools for managing strong emotions and improving relationships with themselves and others. Christian has supported clients dealing with post-traumatic stress, phobias, social anxiety, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation.
He also addresses concerns tied to disruptive mood dysregulation disorder and multicultural issues, bringing attention to cultural context in treatment. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. The therapist invites people who are ready to make a change to take a first step, and he works with each person to create a manageable plan that fits their pace and life.
Christian lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Christian works with
The areas below are the ones Christian selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- Anger management
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Multicultural concerns
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
How client-centered, CBT and DBT approaches work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and values and creates a space where their priorities guide each session. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive listener who will shape work around their life and concerns.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, behaviors, and feelings to find simple, practical steps for change. CBT is useful for anxiety, phobias, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing strong emotions, reducing reactivity, and improving self-acceptance and interpersonal effectiveness.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, try strategies, and adjust plans based on what works and what feels doable. This collaboration helps tailor techniques from client-centered work, CBT, or DBT to each person’s needs.
Online therapy makes those approaches more flexible. Video calls let people work face-to-face without travel. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging can help with short updates, homework, or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life while using the same practical techniques taught in person.
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