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Dr. Christopher Fragiskatos, LMFT
California
Dr. Christopher Fragiskatos LMFT - Relationships and Parenting
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method elements
- Caregiver and communication issues
About Christopher
Dr. Christopher Fragiskatos is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of experience. He works with relationship concerns, parenting stress, self-esteem, anxiety, anger, addictions, and career issues. He also addresses communication problems, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and workplace difficulties.
His approach is practical and focused on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered techniques and elements of the Gottman Method in relationship work. Sessions emphasize noticing patterns, trying different responses, and building clearer plans for next steps.
He often helps people sorting through the fallout of life transitions, such as job changes or relationship losses. That work includes mapping immediate problems, clarifying goals, and identifying small actions that reduce stress. He also supports parents who are managing a child’s difficult behavior, substance use, or school issues by focusing on communication and predictable routines.
In individual relationship counseling he helps one person reflect on their role in a partnership and decide how they want to show up. This differs from couple work because the session focuses on the individual’s perspective and choices.
Dr. Fragiskatos speaks English and practices in California. He uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients use the site button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Fragiskatos works from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods and also uses elements of the Gottman Method in relationship-focused work. CBT involves identifying patterns in thoughts and actions and practicing small changes to reduce anxiety and unhelpful reactions. Client-centered work emphasizes listening to the person’s concerns and developing goals from their perspective. The Gottman Method elements he uses focus on improving communication and managing conflict in relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He and the client review goals, symptoms, and preferences to decide which methods to emphasize. That decision is collaborative and can change over time based on what is most helpful for day-to-day functioning.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow practical exercises and real-time communication practice that connect directly to problems at home or at work.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he focus on?
He addresses relationship and parenting concerns plus stress, anxiety, self-esteem, anger, addictions, and career issues, along with related topics such as caregiver stress and communication problems.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to try concrete alternatives. Sessions often include practice tasks and step-by-step planning between meetings.
What experience does he bring?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on relationship, parenting, and life-transition issues.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a California LMFT and maintains practice in California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing work?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific fees vary by location.
How do I start a first session?
Use the site button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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