Giles Christman , LMFT

Giles Christman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 12 years of clinical experience supporting children, teens, adults, families, and couples. He has worked with individuals facing PTSD, depression, anxiety, anger, stress, OCD, and ADHD, as well as families navigating conflict, academic challenges, blended family dynamics, and conduct concerns. Drawing on training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and strengths-based practices, he helps clients build practical skills and identify personal resources to address emotional and behavioral challenges.

Giles earned his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and completed a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Virginia Tech. He has partnered with schools and juvenile justice systems to support at-risk youth and their families during crises, bringing experience in both clinical and community settings. His work emphasizes cultural competence, recognizing each person’s background and potential while fostering trust and clearer communication. Giles aims to help families and individuals tap into their inherent strengths and develop durable patterns for healthier relationships and improved emotional well-being.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Giles utilizes trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people process traumatic experiences by combining strategies for managing distressing thoughts and feelings with practical coping skills - this approach is often used for PTSD, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms. He also employs strengths-based therapy, an approach that centers on a person’s existing resources and abilities to foster resilience and improve relationships, making it useful for family conflict, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Giles works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different methods, adjusting care as needed so the plan fits each person or family rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregivers, and those who prefer remote sessions. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and fit therapy into daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor sessions to individual needs.