- guilt and shame
- attachment issues
- communication problems
About Christopher
Christopher 'Chris' Gunst is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, and family conflict. Chris lists additional focus areas including abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, mood concerns, self-love, and young adult issues.
Chris takes a straightforward approach in sessions. He treats people with respect and listens closely to what they bring. He and the client build a practical plan together based on immediate concerns and longer-term goals.
In sessions he pays attention to how past relationships shape current feelings and behavior. He helps people name hard emotions like shame or guilt and looks at how those feelings affect day-to-day choices. Conversations center on small, concrete steps clients can try between meetings.
Chris values the working relationship as an important part of therapy. He checks in about how the process is going and adjusts the plan when needed. That makes the work a shared effort rather than a one-sided prescription.
His style is plain and direct, aimed at helping people untangle repeated patterns and make different choices. If someone wants to begin, the process starts with a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How therapeutic approaches and online sessions connect
Christopher uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on relationships and emotional patterns. One common approach looks at attachment and past relationships to see how they shape current reactions and connections; this can help when abandonment or attachment issues fuel shame or repeated conflicts. Another approach addresses mood and coping strategies by teaching practical skills to manage anxiety, low mood, or urges related to addictions; these are concrete tools to try between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the early work. He will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process involves checking what feels most useful and adjusting plans as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not specify particular online formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time that would otherwise be needed. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and skill practice to work well in remote sessions, while keeping the focus on real-life changes and manageable steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, and family conflict, plus related issues such as guilt and shame and attachment concerns.
How would he approach feelings of shame or guilt?
He helps people name and examine those emotions and looks at how they influence actions. The work focuses on practical steps and changing familiar patterns.
What is his professional background?
He has 15 years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, relationship, and addiction concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does his pricing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.