Christopher Santos, LPC

Christopher Santos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. He focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. He aims to make the first step easier for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

He uses clear, practical conversation to help people identify what matters most to them. Sessions are tailored to each person’s situation and goals. The tone is respectful and direct, with attention to your immediate concerns.

Christopher draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small, effective changes. He also uses emotion-focused and mindfulness approaches when feelings need to be explored or regulated.

He works with a wide range of life challenges, including parenting strain, family of origin issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, career stress, and caregiver burnout. He also supports people facing abandonment, attachment difficulties, blended family problems, and recovery from substance use struggles.

Christopher has three years of professional experience and practices from Pennsylvania. He tries to keep sessions practical and goal oriented, while staying compassionate and attentive to each person’s story. If someone wants straightforward help to reduce distress and move toward clearer next steps, he aims to provide that kind of support.

How online sessions use CBT and emotion-focused work

Christopher often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns that keep them stuck, and then practice new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day problems because it gives clear skills to try between sessions.

He also uses client-centered and emotionally focused approaches to make space for feelings and relationship concerns. Client-centered work means conversations are led by what matters most to the person, while emotionally focused techniques help name and regulate strong emotions that affect relationships and self-worth.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christopher will talk through goals, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust plans based on what helps. The choice of techniques is guided by the client's preferences, goals, and progress.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared materials, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can offer brief check-ins or ongoing coaching between appointments. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, parenting, or other commitments while keeping the focus on practical progress.