Christopher Santos is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania.
01About Christopher
Christopher Santos is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania. He focuses on common problems like stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and motivation. He also helps with relationship concerns, grief, parenting stress, and struggles with substance use.
Christopher aims to offer steady support as people work toward a more fulfilling life. He uses a straightforward, respectful approach in sessions. Conversations are shaped around what each person needs right now.
He listens first, then helps set practical goals that fit day-to-day life.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to focus on skills people can try between meetings. Christopher draws on several methods to meet different needs. He mixes client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
He also uses emotionally focused ideas to help people understand and shift strong feelings. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of his toolbox too. Mindfulness exercises help people slow down and notice what matters.
Motivational interviewing supports clearer decision making around change, including with substance use and other addictive patterns. With three years of professional experience, Christopher adapts his style to each person. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every conversation.
The goal is to create a practical plan that fits a person’s life and goals.
02Credentials
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC015236 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1386327617 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Christopher lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Workplace issues
Methods Christopher names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Christopher names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches work online
Christopher blends client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and emotionally focused ideas in online sessions. Client-centered therapy means conversations are guided by the person’s needs and pace, helping them feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally focused ideas help people recognize and shift strong emotions that affect relationships and personal well-being.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christopher will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so the work stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in suits the schedule. Live chat and text messaging are options for quick updates, brief coaching, or when typing feels easier. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while still working on meaningful change.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Christopher help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and addiction. He also helps with relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, career issues, and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He takes a respectful, client-centered approach that starts with listening. Sessions are tailored and focus on practical steps and skills to use between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has three years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and uses several evidence-informed approaches. He emphasizes sensitivity and compassion in his work.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a licensed professional counselor - LPC - licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How do fees and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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