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- CBT informed
- Motivational interviewing
- Strengths based work
About Christopher
LISW in Ohio with three years of clinical experience, Christopher Kandel helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He works with adults who feel stuck, drained, or unsure how to move forward and need practical ways to manage day-to-day strain.
Christopher focuses on identifying what’s under the surface of distress and making concrete changes. Sessions begin with listening to the story and naming the most pressing problems. He then works with the person to set clear goals and try techniques that fit their situation and values.
He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as cognitive approaches and motivational interviewing to help people change unhelpful patterns. He also uses problem-solving and strengths-based methods to build coping skills and increase resilience. These methods are applied in straightforward, goal-focused sessions.
Christopher pays attention to how work, relationships, and responsibilities affect emotional health. He addresses issues like communication problems, control issues, fatherhood concerns, guilt and shame, veteran and armed forces matters, and obsessive or social anxieties through practical strategies and skill building.
People who choose him can expect collaborative sessions that lay out small steps to try between meetings. The focus is on clearer thinking, better coping, and gradual progress toward the goals the client sets.
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How evidence-based methods are used in online sessions
Christopher uses evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and building practical skills. Cognitive approaches help identify and shift patterns of thought that feed anxiety and depression; they include simple exercises and experiments to test new ways of thinking. Motivational interviewing supports people who feel ambivalent about change by clarifying values and strengthening motivation to act.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christopher treats the choice of method as a collaboration. He will review goals, try techniques in-session, and adjust methods based on what works best for the person's needs and preferences.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with him about practical scheduling needs and any preferences for how sessions are run so they can be arranged to fit everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include avoidant personality traits, communication problems, control issues, fatherhood matters, guilt and shame, men's issues, veteran and armed forces issues, obsessions and compulsions, and social anxiety.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. He listens to the problem, sets clear goals with the person, and practices concrete strategies between meetings.
What is his clinical experience?
He has three years of professional experience working with adults on anxiety, depression, stress, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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