Christopher Maines, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Christopher Maines

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Codependency

Adoption Counseling

Bipolar Disorder

Personality Disorder

Anger Management

Childhood Trauma

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Christopher Maines

Hi there, I'm Christopher! "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." Men are far too often portrayed only for their physical strength. My mission as a therapist is to restore men to a more full sense of strength by having skill and mastery of their inner world of character, thoughts, emotions, and healthy relationships. My focus As a male therapist, I am especially interested in developing the ability of men to understand the strength they have in noticing and feeling their emotions with calm composure, and responding to them with action that is both peaceful and powerful. Especially if men have been wounded along the way, this emotional process can be hard to navigate. My approach My approach to treatment is to demonstrate your value and dignity by listening well, holding truths that may be hard for you to hold, finding key insights into patterns that may be holding you back, and guiding you through mechanisms of change (e.g., skill acquisition, thought moderation, corrective emotional experience, trauma healing, etc.). My communication style It is important to me that my clients feel heard and supported, and that they are able to achieve the change they are looking for. Therefore, the sessions will involve a mix of listening, asking, observing, reflecting, teaching, supporting, etc. While my support will match the moment, you can count on me being calm even when emotions are strong. My journey to mental healthcare When I was younger, I felt drawn to helping those who suffer in a more universal way. As I pursued this broader mission, I realized that the best kind of help happens in relationship, being both internal and interpersonal. I found psychotherapy, particularly from a relational perspective, to be a powerful way to ease, prevent, and heal suffering. My goals for you I help clients reach their goals by looking for insights that tell us what is key: the underlying patterns that have resisted change and the breakthroughs that will catalyze.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. East

Education and training

Azusa Pacific University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1689929572

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What practice does Christopher Maines work with?

Christopher Maines works with Rula Health - L.A. East.

What are common reasons for patients to see Christopher Maines?

Christopher Maines frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Christopher Maines on their profile.