Christopher Standish , LCSW

Christopher Standish is an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - with nine years of professional experience working in both California and New York. He has provided services in publicly funded mental health clinics and in substance abuse treatment communities, developing a broad foundation in assessment and treatment across settings.

He has worked with a wide range of people, from children to adults, as well as couples and families, addressing concerns that include stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger management, motivation, self esteem, and depression. His practice also attends to aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, substance use challenges, family of origin issues, fatherhood matters, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and men’s issues.

Christopher emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while learning about each person’s unique experience. He collaborates with clients to shape discussions and build treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals. He recognizes that beginning therapy can feel daunting and affirms the courage it takes to reach out for support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Christopher Standish integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into his online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening deeply and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person’s own goals guide the work - it can be especially helpful for people seeking understanding, assurance, and improved self esteem. CBT offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and improve day-to-day coping.

He also draws on motivational interviewing to support people who are ambivalent about change, using open questions and collaborative conversation to strengthen motivation and commitment. The choice of approach is treated as a collaborative process - Christopher will work with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt over time as those needs evolve.

Online therapy with Christopher is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access therapeutic support from home or other convenient locations.