Christian Maciel

Thoughtful therapy with practical tools

LMFT California

Experience: 25 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Spanish

About Christian

Christian Maciel is an LMFT with 25 years of clinical experience who integrates cognitive behavioral techniques into a collaborative, client-centered framework. He combines practical skills training with exploration of personal meaning to address depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

His work emphasizes helping clients build healthier coping strategies while attending to the patterns that sustain emotional pain. Maciel offers focused support for self-esteem concerns and communication problems, as well as a wide array of related issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, and guilt and shame.

He brings sensitivity to challenges connected to chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, and recovery from domestic violence or separation. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while also opening space for emotional processing and relational repair.

Based in California, he draws on multiple approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered methods to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he offers accessible, experienced care rooted in respect for individual backgrounds and life contexts.

Online approaches that combine skills and attachment work

Christian Maciel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress management. He also employs Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support values-driven change and increased psychological flexibility when facing difficult emotions. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns and heal interpersonal wounds, focusing on how early attachment experiences shape current relationships and emotional responses.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and adapt techniques over time so the treatment feels like a good fit. Sessions combine skill development and deeper exploration so goals can be both concrete and personally meaningful.

Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to maximize flexibility. These options allow clients to receive consistent, experienced support from their home or workplace and to select the format that best fits their schedule and communication style.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and depression, plus related areas like abandonment, attachment issues, and codependency.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

The practice blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance-based, attachment-focused, and client-centered approaches to combine skill-building and emotional processing.

How long has this therapist been practicing?

Christian Maciel has 25 years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.

What are the clinician's credentials and where are they based?

He is an LMFT licensed in California with CA LMFT 49068 and maintains a practice in California.

Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are therapy sessions offered?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps should I take to begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish