Depending upon the area of your life you are most concerned about, that is the area we will work together to explore, understand, and decide how you wish to move forward.
The cornerstone of my practice is assisting clients in developing a greater capacity for closeness, intimacy, compassion, and connectedness.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, relationships and the many ways that we are influenced in our daily lives by our relationships is the foundation of my practice.
Using 30 years of clinical experience and an integrated style of complimentary approaches, I draw from a variety of methodologies and techniques and incorporate what is most helpful for each individual. There is no “one size fits all model.”
Therapy can be effective for many life areas. Some of the most common I have worked with over the years include:
Relationship Counseling – Couples, Relationship & Marriage Counseling – Married or Unmarried, Straight or Gay
Family & Stepfamily issues – As Family Therapists, research shows that taking the time to strengthen you family can literally save a family’s future
Individual Psychotherapy – Supportive process oriented therapy – Learning how you move through the world and seeing other perspectives
Addiction/Alcoholism Counseling – Assessment, Treatment, Referrals & Relapse Prevention –Substance abuse disorders challenge intimacy, connection and true recovery – even in sobriety
Relationship Counseling – Couples, Relationship & Marriage Counseling – Married or Unmarried, Straight or Gay
Communication Issues – Authentic communication of your feelings, needs, thoughts and desires is a fundamental element in a healthy life.
Family & Stepfamily issues – As Family Therapists, research shows that taking the time to strengthen you family can literally save a family’s future
Individual Psychotherapy – Supportive process oriented therapy – Learning how you move through the world and seeing other perspectives
Addiction/Alcoholism Counseling – Assessment, Treatment, Referrals & Relapse Prevention –Substance abuse disorders challenge intimacy, connection and true recovery – even in sobriety
Adolescent Support – Teens face continual pressure; sometimes a caring person outside the family can provide the extra support and guidance needed to get through tough times.
Mood Disorders - Depression and Anxiety are very serious conditions that can be treated with the right approaches. Get help now.
Grief & Loss – Sadness is normal if we lose someone. Extended feelings of deep ache and inability to “get past” a loss may signal a greater concern that requires professional assistance.
As you enter therapy, consider the types of things you might like to begin to change, the goals you have in life, or the feelings and patterns you would hope to see shift as we work together.
• The more you think about this the more likely you are to see change.
• Therapy is, in general, most effective when you take time through the week to reflect on things that are happening or that you are experiencing.
• The more you are able to do so, the more likely you are to find your sessions productive and see yourself exploring areas that you had not explored previously.
In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach. A lifetime of counseling individuals and families has built my “toolbox” of approaches to problems. No person is the same and no therapy session is the same – although results are similar; personal empowerment, loving relationships and an improved life.
Begin telling me your story today.
David L. Christopher, M.S.
(858) 792-0777
DChristopher@SanDiegoTherapist.com
Schedule an Appointment Online
(858) 792-0777
DChristopher@SanDiegoTherapist.com
Schedule an Appointment Online