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Christopher Trujillo

Christopher Trujillo, LMFT

Therapist in California

A practical, compassionate LMFT for life changes

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15 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

  • 15 years experience
  • Self esteem focus
  • California licensed

About Christopher

Christopher Trujillo is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with 15 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship strain, depression, and life transitions. He aims to bring respect, sensitivity, and compassion into every session.

He adapts conversations and plans to each person's situation rather than using the same approach for everyone. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Christopher encourages small changes that add up over time and aims to help clients feel more confident and motivated.

His work includes attention to attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, and communication problems. He also supports people coping with guilt, shame, loneliness, or questions about life purpose. Panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety are also areas he addresses.

Christopher draws on a mix of approaches in therapy, including acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral strategies, attachment-based perspectives, emotionally-focused methods, and client-centered listening. He uses these to help people notice patterns, shift unhelpful thoughts, and build clearer emotional connection with themselves and others.

People who choose him can expect a collaborative tone. He aims to meet clients where they are and tailor the work to realistic goals. Taking the first step can feel hard, and he offers steady support while people work toward change.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes taking values-based steps toward a meaningful life even when emotions are hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. It is often used for panic, social fears, and depression. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns affect current relationships and addresses fear of abandonment and difficulties with closeness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Christopher will work together with each person to find which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process can mean trying different tools and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins between longer sessions, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use audio-only or video arrangements depending on what feels workable for them. Talk with the therapist about what format best matches your schedule and needs so sessions become a reliable part of everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christopher help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.

What is his therapy style like?

His style is collaborative and compassionate with practical steps you can try between sessions. He adapts the approach to fit each person's needs and goals.

How much experience does he have?

Christopher has 15 years of professional work experience as a therapist.

What credentials and location apply?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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