Christopher Jainandan , LMHC

Christopher Jainandan is a licensed mental health professional with a decade of experience working in mental health and substance abuse. He combines formal training and years of clinical practice to support people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family challenges, addictions, grief, LGBT issues, and a wide range of mood and behavioral concerns. Born in Guyana and raised in the United States from his early teens, he brings cultural awareness and a compassionate perspective to therapeutic work.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. He holds the LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and is a nationally certified counselor through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). He has worked across multiple settings and populations, developing experience with issues such as panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive patterns, ADHD, first responder stress, codependency, and parenting or career challenges.

Christopher aims to reduce the stigma around seeking help for mental health and substance use concerns and to create a respectful, collaborative environment where people can explore options for positive change. He works to tailor interventions to each personâs needs and to support practical steps toward better functioning and well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Christopher commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into his online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead, which can help with relationship concerns, self-esteem, and decisions about life changes. CBT is a structured, skills-based approach that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and address compulsive patterns.

He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are central concerns. DBT offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions, coping with stress, and improving communication in relationships. Together these approaches allow flexibility in addressing issues such as trauma, addictions, panic, and mood disorders while attending to each person's values and goals.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christopher works with clients to assess their needs and preferences, adapting methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective. Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexible ways to access care. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity of support across locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable to the individual.