Christopher 'Chris' Gunst

Christopher 'Chris' Gunst is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with 15 years of practice. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, and family conflict. He aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion as they take the first steps toward change.

Chris emphasizes the relationship between therapist and client as central to progress. He meets each person where they are and helps build a treatment plan that fits their needs. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than jargon.

He often helps people address attachment or abandonment concerns that affect how they connect with others. Communication problems and issues of guilt, shame, or forgiveness are common topics in his work. He also supports young adults navigating transitions and mood challenges.

In sessions he listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and works with clients to try different ways of responding. He encourages self-compassion and small, manageable changes that add up over time. The aim is to reduce isolation and help people feel more connected in daily life.

Chris invites people to talk about what matters most to them and to set realistic next steps. He frames therapy as a collaborative process and supports clients as they practice new ways of relating and coping.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Christopher uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns in relationships and how attachment and abandonment concerns keep those patterns repeating; work here helps people try new ways of relating and communicating. Another approach emphasizes mood and coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and depression, teaching practical skills to manage symptoms and build daily routines that support stability.

Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, daily challenges, and personal preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. This collaborative process makes it easier to adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy can help people fit care into busy lives by removing travel time and allowing sessions to happen more easily around work or family schedules. It also makes shorter check-ins or regular weekly meetings simpler to keep. Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking so arrangements match what the client needs.