Christian Maciel, LMFT
Therapist in California
Christian Maciel is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of clinical experience.
- Licensed inCalifornia
- License49068
- NPI 1629302336
- Experience25+ years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
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About Christian
Christian Maciel is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns, and he speaks both English and Spanish. He uses Attachment-based approaches alongside practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Sessions focus on clear goals, understanding patterns, and building everyday skills that make life feel more manageable. Clients can expect a calm, respectful space to talk through painful memories, worry, or confusing relationship patterns.
Background and approach
He pays attention to how past connections shape present behavior and supports people in making different choices. Christian also helps with issues like abandonment, codependency, and communication problems. Over his career he has worked with a wide range of emotional and life challenges including caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and feelings of emptiness or shame.
He blends emotion-focused work with skill-based strategies so people have tools to use between sessions. Located in California and credentialed as an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - he offers therapy in English and Spanish. Christian aims to make therapy straightforward: identify what matters most, try small changes, and track what helps.
To begin, people complete an online matching questionnaire and schedule sessions that fit their timing. Session options include video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging to suit different needs and rhythms.
Credentials
- LMFT (California)
- License 49068 · expires March 2026
- NPI
- 1629302336 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Christian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Christian names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment work and practical therapies online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current bonds and emotional responses; it helps people understand why they react the way they do and build more supported ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them drive every choice, and it supports moving toward valued actions even when things feel uncomfortable. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy, giving people space to set their own pace and goals while the therapist reflects and supports their process.Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferred ways of working, and what feels most useful. Together they will try approaches, notice what helps, and adjust the plan so therapy fits the person’s needs and life rhythm.
Online therapy here uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls are good for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth, live chat and text are useful for shorter check-ins or ongoing reflections between sessions. These options let people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other commitments while keeping therapy consistent and practical.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Christian commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem problems. He also supports people facing abandonment, codependency, communication issues, and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style combines Attachment-based work with practical therapies like CBT and ACT. Sessions balance exploring emotions with learning skills to manage daily challenges.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 25 years of clinical experience helping people navigate emotional and relationship difficulties. That background informs a steady, experienced approach to care.
What credential and region is listed for this therapist?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in California. The profile lists California as his primary location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Different formats can fit shorter check-ins or longer therapy conversations.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I start working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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