Giles Christman

Giles Christman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with more than 12 years of clinical experience. He practices in North Carolina and works in English. He supports people facing relationship struggles, grief, low self-esteem, and depression, among other concerns.

Giles uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people manage strong emotions and improve daily functioning. He draws on trauma-focused cognitive behavioral methods and a strengths-oriented stance to help clients build skills and resilience. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small steps that lead to change.

He has experience working alongside schools and juvenile justice systems to support young people and their caregivers during crises. That work includes helping with behavior challenges, blended family dynamics, and academic stresses. Giles aims to make therapy understandable and useful for everyday life.

Giles emphasizes cultural understanding and works to create a respectful space where clients’ backgrounds are acknowledged. He helps people identify their abilities and practical supports. Conversations in sessions are aimed at improving communication, managing symptoms, and setting realistic goals.

People who choose Giles can expect a direct, collaborative style. He helps clients develop coping tools, reduce isolation, and clarify values and purpose. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling before they book.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Giles commonly uses trauma-focused cognitive behavioral strategies and a strengths-based approach to structure sessions. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and teach practical coping skills for managing traumatic memories and strong emotions. A strengths-based approach highlights a person’s existing abilities and builds on them to create small, achievable goals.

Finding the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose or adapt approaches based on their needs, goals, and personal preferences. This collaborative process helps tailor interventions so they feel relevant and doable.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and letting people schedule sessions around work or caregiving. It can also allow shorter check-ins when that better suits a day, or phone-based conversations when bandwidth is limited. Discussing practical needs early helps shape a plan that matches everyday routines and therapeutic goals.