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Christian Maciel

LMFT

Christian Maciel , LMFT

Therapist in California

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About Christian

Christian Maciel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of experience helping people navigate complex emotional and relational difficulties. He combines extensive clinical training with a respectful, empathetic approach to support individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and patterns in relationships. His work emphasizes understanding each person’s unique history and strengths while focusing on practical skills that reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Christian cultivates a compassionate, non-judgmental environment where exploration and growth are encouraged. He works with a wide range of concerns including self-esteem, communication problems, social anxiety, life transitions, and recovery from past experiences. Across these areas he offers concrete strategies for managing difficult emotions, improving coping, and rebuilding a sense of agency.

Grounded in multicultural awareness, his practice respects how personal challenges intersect with culture, identity, and life context. Christian aims to walk alongside individuals as they clarify goals, repair relationships, and move toward greater emotional well-being using approaches tailored to each person’s needs.

Approaches That Translate to Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and focuses on improving connection and trust in relationships, which can be especially helpful for attachment issues and relationship distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, teaching practical tools to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and worry.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. A licensed professional will work with each person to identify goals, try strategies, and adapt methods based on what fits the individual’s needs and preferences. The therapist partners with clients to refine the plan over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and engage in therapy from different locations while still receiving structured, evidence-informed care from therapists.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Christian Maciel have?

Christian Maciel has 25 years of experience as a therapist.

Is Christian Maciel a licensed therapist?

Yes. He is an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 49068.

In which languages does Christian Maciel provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Christian Maciel located?

He is located in California.

How can I work with Christian Maciel as my therapist?

You can work with Christian Maciel through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Christian Maciel work with international clients?

No. Christian Maciel does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Christian Maciel cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / 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

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