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Christopher Trujillo, LMFT

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Christopher

Christopher Trujillo is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with 15 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and depression.

Background and approach

He draws on a range of therapeutic methods to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs, meeting clients where they are and supporting practical steps toward change. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a compassionate stance as foundations for therapy.

Clients can expect a collaborative approach that adapts to their goals and life circumstances. Christopher works with issues that include life transitions, communication problems, attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, panic and post-traumatic stress symptoms, and struggles with guilt, shame, or isolation.

His practice aims to empower people to build greater self-understanding, resilience, and healthier patterns of relating to themselves and others. Therapy with Christopher focuses on both insight and actionable strategies, combining evidence-based methods with a client-centered attitude.

He encourages the courage it takes to seek change and supports clients through each step of the process while adjusting pacing and techniques to fit individual preferences and progress.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Christopher incorporates Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as two primary lenses in online work. Internal Family Systems helps people map inner parts and understand how different internal voices influence emotions and behavior, which can be useful for issues like shame, guilt, and recurring relationship patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes values-guided action and mindful acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings, making it practical for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Christopher approaches that choice collaboratively. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what techniques feel most useful, then adjust methods over time so that therapy aligns with each client’s needs rather than following a single fixed model.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work, caregiving, and daily routines. These formats allow ongoing access to a licensed professional from different locations and make it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting sessions into a busy life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related topics such as attachment difficulties, panic, isolation, and caregiver stress.
What is the typical therapeutic style used in sessions?
Christopher blends client-centered collaboration with practical, evidence-informed techniques so sessions focus on both understanding patterns and developing useful coping strategies.
How long has he been practicing clinically?
He has 15 years of professional experience supporting people through a range of emotional and interpersonal challenges.
Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, credential CA LMFT 49565, practicing with clients based in that state.
What language services are available and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does he offer for online work?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and scheduling.
How are costs and billing handled for sessions?
Fees vary by location and therapist availability and are billed through a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

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

Licensed

California

Languages

English