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Christopher Gelinas, LMHC

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Christopher

Christopher Gelinas is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 12 years of clinical experience who focuses on stress, anxiety, and ADHD-related concerns alongside parenting and family dynamics.

Background and approach

He also supports people navigating self-esteem and motivation challenges, and brings attention to attachment issues, communication difficulties, and social anxiety as part of a broad practice. Christopher emphasizes building a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore feelings and try new approaches to change.

His style blends practical skill-building with attention to relational patterns, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thinking and behavior cycles and Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early bonds influence current relationships. Christopher encourages collaboration, helping clients clarify goals and practice strategies that fit their lives.

He notes that seeking help is a courageous step and aims to empower individuals as they pursue greater wellbeing. Christopher is licensed in Florida and communicates in English, and he offers multiple online session formats to suit different needs.

How attachment work and CBT translate to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current emotional responses and interaction patterns; online sessions can explore those relational templates and help identify new ways of connecting and responding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on recognizing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical skills that clients can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety and improve problem solving.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine whether attachment-focused exploration, CBT techniques, or a blend of both best matches their goals and preferences. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to present concerns and life circumstances rather than following a fixed method.

Online therapy with this clinician is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and fit therapy into busy schedules. These options make it possible to access licensed professionals from different locations within Florida and to choose the format that best supports ongoing practice of skills and consistent engagement in care.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Focus areas include stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting, family conflicts, and self-esteem as well as related topics such as attachment issues, communication problems, and social anxiety.
How would sessions typically be approached?
Therapy combines practical cognitive-behavioral techniques with attachment-based exploration to address thoughts, behaviors, and relationship patterns in a collaborative manner.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He brings 12 years of professional work experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and motivation or confidence issues.
What credentials and location information apply?
He is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida and holds the credential FL LMHC MH21784 and RI LMHC Mhc00578.
Which languages are available and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered online?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsDivorce and separationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Florida, Rhode Island

Languages

English