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Entry 198695Pennsylvania / United States

Christopher Santos

Christopher Santos, LPC

Pennsylvania 3 years in practice

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LPC in Pennsylvania - stress, anxiety, relationships

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  • Client-centered therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Mindfulness practices

About Christopher

LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Pennsylvania with 3 years of clinical experience, Christopher Santos helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and concerns about self-esteem and motivation. He focuses on practical support for relationship and family concerns, grief, addiction, parenting strain, career-related stress, and intimacy issues. Sessions are conducted in English.

Christopher’s approach centers on listening and working from the client’s priorities. He uses client-centered techniques to follow what matters most to the person in front of him. He also draws on cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thinking and on mindfulness practices to help manage strong emotions.

In session he talks through problems and helps people build small, concrete changes. That can include steps for coping with anger, tools for managing anxiety, or ways to increase motivation and confidence. He also addresses attachment and family-of-origin concerns when they come up.

He brings brief experience with addictions, grief, eating and intimacy-related issues, and caregiver stress. Therapy includes practical coaching elements for career and life transitions. Christopher adapts the pace to each person, aiming for clear goals and measurable steps.

Sessions begin with a short assessment and a plan shaped around what the client wants to work on. People who want to start complete a matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment through the site. Fees vary by location and use a cancellable subscription model.

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Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. It helps when someone needs a therapist to reflect concerns, organize thoughts, and set personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It provides concrete exercises to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and change unhelpful thinking patterns.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will review your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Decisions are collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy progresses to fit what actually helps you make progress.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into a busy week, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also make it easier to continue regular sessions during life changes or when managing caregiving and work demands. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and client-centered exercises for remote work, focusing on practical skills and measurable steps rather than general discussion.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he work with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and motivation. He also works with relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, parenting strain, career stress, and intimacy-related problems.

What is his therapeutic style?

He follows a client-centered style that prioritizes the client's goals and preferences. He pairs that with practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to address symptoms and build skills.

How much experience does he have?

He has 3 years of professional experience as a counselor. That experience includes work with anxiety, trauma, addiction-related concerns, and family of origin issues.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Pennsylvania. Sessions are provided in English.

Can I work with him from another country?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients. Work is limited to the regions and licensing he maintains.

Which session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are available.

How are sessions priced?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.

How do I begin working with him?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That questionnaire helps match your needs to his practice.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Christopher Santos

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