- CBT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
- Narrative approaches
About Christopher
Christopher Standish is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and New York with nine years of practice. He has worked in publicly funded mental health clinics and substance abuse treatment settings. He helps people address stress, anxiety, relationships, anger, self-esteem, and depression.
Standish draws on straightforward conversation and practical planning. He listens to how anger shows up day to day and then helps people test small changes. Sessions often focus on clearer communication, managing impulses, and improving confidence. He uses strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy alongside other approaches.
His background includes work with a broad range of concerns across life stages. That experience informs how he frames problems like caregiver stress, family-of-origin issues, and substance use. He also offers help with relationship strain, divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, and feelings of isolation.
Therapy with him is described around setting concrete goals and then checking what actually works. He uses evidence-informed methods such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic ideas to shape conversations. Plans are adjusted as progress is observed.
If taking a first step feels hard, he offers a clear path: a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session. He asks about practical needs and then outlines an approach so people know what to expect going in.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It aims to create conversations that let someone say what they need to say and then shape goals from that material.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In practice this means identifying patterns that fuel anger or anxiety and testing small changes to see if they reduce distress.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unmotivated to change. It uses guided questions to clarify personal reasons for change and to build commitment one step at a time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and practical needs. That choice can shift over time as progress is reviewed and new challenges appear.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or letting people join from a quieter location. These practical benefits often help people keep therapy consistent while balancing work, caregiving, and daily tasks.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include caregiver stress, substance use, and issues around family of origin.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He emphasizes practical conversation and collaborative planning. Sessions focus on clear goals, testing changes, and adjusting the plan based on what helps.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience, including work in publicly funded mental health clinics and substance abuse treatment settings.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licenses in California and New York. His listed location is California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions structured and what do they cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific session formats and pricing before booking.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the initial match and scheduling.