- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
About Christian
Christian Garcia Maravillas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 11 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. He does not accept international clients.
Christian favors straightforward conversation. He listens to what matters most and helps people name patterns that lead to outbursts, persistent worry, or low self-regard. He uses clear techniques to reduce intensity and to improve day-to-day coping.
His approach combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral tools and skills from dialectical behavior therapy. That mix helps people notice thoughts and behaviors, practice new responses, and manage strong feelings without feeling overwhelmed. He explains steps and practices in plain language so they’re usable between sessions.
Christian has supported people dealing with trauma, post-traumatic stress, shame, and isolation. He also works with parents who feel drained, angry, or frustrated and want steadier reactions. He pays attention to multicultural concerns and how culture shapes emotions and relationships.
Practical steps are central to his work. Clients can expect to learn breathing and grounding strategies, thought-reframing exercises, and behavioral experiments to test new ways of responding. He frames progress as gradual, with achievable skills to try between meetings.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Christian combines client-centered work, CBT, and DBT skills in clear, session-focused ways. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s perspective and priorities. It involves listening, reflecting, and shaping sessions around what the person brings that day. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it helps with anxiety, anger patterns, and mood shifts. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Christian will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. He works collaboratively to try strategies, review what helps, and adjust the approach over time so it fits the person’s daily life.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or travel. They also allow shorter check-ins when that suits the week, and sessions without video when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. These practical options can help people practice skills more consistently while keeping therapy realistic for their routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger, and self-esteem concerns, plus related issues like shame, isolation, and phobias.
What style of therapy does he use?
He blends client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach concrete coping strategies and emotion regulation.
How much experience does he have?
Christian has 11 years of professional experience working with adults on stress, trauma, parenting strain, and anger-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and provides services there.
Can I work with him in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Which session formats does he offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.