Christopher 'Chris' Gunst, LMFT

Christopher 'Chris' Gunst is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 15 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship challenges, and family conflicts, offering supportive guidance tailored to each situation.

Chris approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, focusing on understanding where a person is and what they need. He collaborates with clients to build individualized treatment plans that reflect their goals and circumstances. He emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship as a key factor in successful work and strives to create a strong, trusting connection from the start.

Clients seeking help with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, mood difficulties, self-love, or young adult transitions will find that his practice addresses both immediate symptoms and underlying patterns. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life is recognized as an act of courage, and Chris offers steady support throughout that process.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care with Chris Gunst

Chris uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are applied to help address thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety and depression. These approaches focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and developing practical skills to manage mood and stress in everyday life.

He also works with relational and family-centered methods that explore communication, attachment patterns, and relationship dynamics. These approaches aim to improve how people connect with others and resolve ongoing conflicts within couples and families. For concerns related to addictions, Chris employs behavioral and motivational strategies to support change and build healthier routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work. Chris will partner with each client to determine which techniques best align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Chris is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and formats that suit different lifestyles. These options make it easier to access consistent care while fitting therapy into a busy life.