Christopher Gelinas, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Christopher Gelinas is a licensed mental health counselor with 12 years of experience.

Licensed inFlorida, Rhode Island
LicenseMH21784, Mhc00578
NPI 1669745147
Experience12+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Christopher

Christopher Gelinas is a licensed mental health counselor with 12 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting strain, and issues with self-esteem and motivation. Christopher takes a calm, straightforward approach so conversations feel easy to start.

He uses Attachment-based ideas to look at how early connections shape current relationships and feelings. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with concrete skills to try between meetings. Christopher aims to make sessions a place where clients can speak openly without judgment. He emphasizes building trust and clearer communication so people can feel more steady in daily life.

He supports parents dealing with family tension and individuals facing social anxiety or challenges related to autism and Asperger syndrome. He is licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, in Florida and in Rhode Island. Christopher tailors each plan to the person in front of him and adjusts pace to match comfort and readiness.

He frames therapy as a collaboration, not a lecture. People who want straightforward tools and a steady communicator may find his style helpful. He encourages small steps toward greater self-love, better communication, and more confident decision making.

Credentials

LMHC (Florida): License MH21784 · expires March 2027
LMHC (Rhode Island): License Mhc00578 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1669745147 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Attachment and CBT in online care

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. It helps people recognize how past connection or disconnection shows up in trust, closeness, and communication now. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Christopher will talk with clients about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. He adjusts pace and tools over time so the plan stays helpful and realistic for each person.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls let people work face to face from different locations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good shorter check-in. Live chat or text-based messaging can fit into busy days or provide quick support between sessions. These options help therapy fit work, family, and other commitments while keeping the focus on steady progress.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does this therapist address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, parenting strain, family conflict, low self-esteem, and ADHD-related challenges. He also focuses on attachment issues, social anxiety, communication problems, and young adult transitions.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He keeps sessions conversational and practical. The approach centers on building trust, improving communication, and using clear steps clients can try between sessions.

What is his professional background?

He brings 12 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience includes support for people facing anxiety, relationship tensions, and motivation or confidence struggles.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and Rhode Island and practices from Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. 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 needs and schedules.

How does cost work for sessions?

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How do I begin working with him?

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