- Trauma-focused CBT
- Strengths-based work
- Attachment issues
About Giles
Giles Christman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in North Carolina with 12 years of clinical experience. He works with relationship strain, family concerns, grief, low self-esteem, and depression, and lists related focuses such as attachment and guilt and shame.
He uses trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and strengths-based methods to help people dealing with post-traumatic stress, mood problems, and patterns that harm close relationships. Sessions often look at how past hurts shape current reactions and build practical skills for handling painful memories and strong emotions.
Giles has a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Virginia Tech. He has worked alongside schools and juvenile justice systems to support families and at-risk youth during crises, including behavior challenges and academic stress.
He speaks English and also has been described as bilingual in Spanish in his original biography. His approach pays attention to cultural context and a person’s existing strengths when addressing issues like abandonment, communication problems, caregiver stress, and body image concerns.
In sessions he helps clients notice patterns, practice different ways of relating, and set manageable steps toward clearer goals. Therapy includes talking through experiences, learning coping techniques, and developing more helpful habits in relationships and day-to-day life.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Giles uses trauma-focused cognitive behavioral techniques to help people change unhelpful thinking and coping patterns. This approach breaks problems into manageable parts, teaches practical skills for strong emotions, and can be useful for PTSD, mood difficulties, and guilt or shame-related issues.He also draws on strengths-based work that highlights a person’s capabilities and resources. That perspective focuses on what already works in someone’s life and builds those skills for dealing with relationship problems, caregiver stress, or isolation.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He collaborates with each client to test approaches, notice what helps, and adjust plans based on the client’s goals and preferences.
If you want online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time so sessions can occur between other responsibilities. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to practice skills, review homework, and support progress in day-to-day life without requiring an in-person visit.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with relationship and family problems, grief, self-esteem struggles, and depression, and lists related areas like abandonment, guilt and shame, and attachment issues.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses trauma-focused cognitive behavioral techniques and strengths-based ideas to help people understand where those feelings come from and to practice different responses.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has 12 years of experience and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Virginia Tech, with work alongside schools and juvenile justice systems supporting families and youth.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English; the original biography indicates he is bilingual in Spanish as well.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.