Therapist profile
Christopher Tellez, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 102856
- NPI1437975364
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Anger management techniques
- Mindfulness and body work
- Grief and LGBT issues
About Christopher
Christopher Tellez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 15 years of experience. He works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, self-esteem, and issues related to LGBT identity. Christopher focuses on practical ways to reduce reactivity and manage strong feelings.
He favors a blend of body-aware and talk-based approaches. That means he pays attention to how emotions show up in the body and also talks through patterns that keep anger and anxiety repeating. Sessions often include breathing or grounding practices alongside conversation about thoughts and behavior.
Christopher describes therapy as collaborative. He starts by listening to the person’s story and identifying what patterns cause friction at work or at home. Then he helps build short, concrete practices to reduce immediate stress and to change long-term reactions.
His background includes a Master of Social Work and years of clinical practice in California. He also offers meditation and mantra work for people who want to include spiritual or contemplative practice in their routine. Those tools are optional and used only when someone requests them.
Sessions commonly focus on practical goals like reducing snapping at loved ones, handling anger in the workplace, easing panic attacks, or building self-confidence. Christopher encourages small consistent steps rather than quick fixes. He helps people notice triggers, try new responses, and track what actually helps over time.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building on the person’s own strengths. It helps people feel heard and figure out practical next steps for managing anger and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps identify and work with strong emotions as they happen in relationships and personal situations. It can be useful for reducing reactivity and improving communication. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices and breathing exercises to reduce immediate emotional overwhelm and to notice triggers before they escalate.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Christopher treats the decision as collaborative. He will talk with the client about goals, try a few methods, and adapt the plan based on what helps most. That means testing small practices, tracking results, and adjusting as needed rather than committing to one fixed method up front.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find phone or video useful for practicing breath work and grounding in real situations, while others prefer longer conversations by video. Discussing practical scheduling needs helps shape sessions to ordinary life without promising a specific format.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he help with?
He works with adults who snap at loved ones, feel mounting resentment, or struggle with anger at work. Anger is addressed alongside related problems like anxiety and stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends client-centered conversation with body-aware practices and mindfulness. Sessions mix talk with breathing or grounding exercises when helpful.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 15 years of clinical experience and holds a Master of Social Work. He later received his LCSW in California.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a California LCSW and practices in California. The credential is listed as CA LCSW.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.