Christopher Kandel, LISW

Christopher Kandel is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Ohio. He has three years of clinical experience helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained. Many come with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship trouble, or questions about identity and life transitions.

He focuses on listening and understanding what lies beneath a client’s day-to-day struggle. Sessions invite people to slow down, name what’s happening, and set practical goals. Christopher aims to tailor work to each person’s strengths and values rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all plan.

In practice he draws from well-established techniques such as cognitive behavioral approaches and motivational interviewing to help people build coping skills and increase self-awareness. He also uses solution-focused and strengths-based methods to identify small, achievable steps toward change. These methods are applied to issues like burnout, grief, relationship strain, and obsessive or avoidant patterns.

Christopher emphasizes collaboration. Early sessions typically involve hearing a person’s story, clarifying priorities, and creating a simple plan for moving forward. The pace and focus shift as needed so work stays practical and relevant to daily life.

People who choose him can expect direct conversation, goal-oriented tasks between sessions when helpful, and care that considers work, relationships, and personal values. He asks people to be active partners in the process while offering steady support and concrete tools.

How approaches shape online therapy

Christopher uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns in thinking and behavior, then try small changes to reduce anxiety and depression. Motivational interviewing is used to clarify what matters most and to build the motivation needed to make change. He also applies solution-focused and strengths-based ideas to set short-term goals and identify practical steps that move a person forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christopher will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together the client and therapist decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people choose online therapy for its convenience - it can fit a work break, reduce travel time, or make it easier to keep appointments. Online sessions also allow therapy to continue during life transitions and can support steady progress when schedules are busy.