Christopher Santos
LPC
Pennsylvania
Motivational, practical counseling support
Continue with ChristopherAt a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Pennsylvania / PC015236
- NPI
- 1386327617
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Strengths focused
- Goal oriented
- Respectful care
About Christopher
Christopher Santos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and problems with motivation. He offers calm, respectful support while people take steps toward a more satisfying life. Christopher emphasizes practical conversation and steady encouragement in early sessions.
He adapts each conversation to the person's needs instead of following a one-size-fits-all script. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill-building, and small, manageable steps that fit daily life. Christopher listens for strengths people already have and helps them use those strengths to meet their goals.
His approach draws on client-centered methods to keep the work grounded in each person's priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. Motivational Interviewing is part of how he helps people find internal reasons to change, and mindfulness practices are used to calm the body and mind.
Christopher has three years of professional experience in behavioral health work in Pennsylvania. He aims to create an environment where people feel respected and heard, while moving toward clearer choices and better coping. He will work with each person to design a plan that fits their life and timing.
People who want straightforward conversation, practical tools, and steady encouragement may find his style helpful. Christopher invites curious people to take the next step and explore what change might look like for them.
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How Christopher’s Approaches Work Online
Christopher blends Motivational Interviewing, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral ideas to support change and problem solving. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change and resolve mixed feelings about new choices. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and following the person’s priorities so sessions reflect what matters most right now. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and experiment with new behaviors to reduce distress and improve coping.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. Christopher will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. He aims to tailor the approach so it fits the client’s pace and day-to-day life rather than forcing a single method.
If you want to try online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. This profile does not list specific formats, so check which formats are offered when you schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, shorten commute time, or allow a quicker check-in during a work break. Licensed professionals can use this flexibility to keep momentum between sessions while working toward realistic steps and goals. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
3+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Christopher help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, addiction concerns, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting and career stress, and related challenges listed in his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a conversational, client-centered style that focuses on listening, setting clear goals, and building practical skills people can use between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and has three years of professional work experience in behavioral health settings.
Where is he located and licensed?
He is licensed as an LPC in Pennsylvania and practices out of that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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