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Christian Maciel, LMFT

Experienced LMFT focused on relationships

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship repair
  • Trauma recovery

About Christian Maciel

Christian Maciel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional and relational challenges. He draws on long-term clinical work in Indiana and California to help clients address depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship patterns while attending to stress and self-esteem concerns.

He creates a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can explore their stories, develop healthier coping strategies, and rebuild a sense of personal agency. His practice emphasizes practical tools for navigating workplace stress, relationship communication, life transitions, and recovery from past wounds, with attention to how cultural and life contexts shape each person’s experience.

Christian integrates extensive clinical training and several therapeutic approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs, helping clients manage difficult emotions and strengthen meaningful connections. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he works with people facing issues such as attachment and abandonment concerns, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and challenges around forgiveness, guilt, and shame.

Known for steady support and collaborative guidance, Christian aims to walk alongside individuals as they move toward greater self-understanding and emotional well-being, focusing on sustainable change that fits each client’s goals and circumstances.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Christian Maciel have?

Christian Maciel has 25 years of experience.

Is Christian Maciel a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details include CA LMFT 49068.

In which languages does Christian Maciel provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Christian Maciel located?

Christian Maciel is located in California.

How can I work with Christian Maciel as my therapist?

You can work with Christian Maciel through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Christian Maciel work with international clients?

Christian Maciel does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Christian Maciel cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take values-driven action to move forward - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and chronic patterns that keep someone from living the life they want. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and behaviors in current relationships, supporting people who struggle with connection, abandonment fears, or recurring relationship conflict. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christian collaborates with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they determine which methods or combination of approaches will be the best fit for the work ahead.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and people who live far from in-person services. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into daily life, and access licensed professionals from home or work while working toward meaningful change.

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