Therapist profile
Christopher Jainandan , LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH18280
- NPI
- 1265064653
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Christopher
Christopher Jainandan is a Florida LMHC with 10 years of experience in mental health and substance use support. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family strain, grief, trauma, and related concerns. He also supports people dealing with intimacy issues, sleep and eating difficulties, anger, and self-esteem problems.
Christopher focuses on helping people speak openly about the problems that keep them stuck. He uses clear, practical conversations to map out options and next steps. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused, with an emphasis on skills you can practice between meetings.
He draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters to the individual, and on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical behavior strategies and mindfulness exercises are used to manage distress in the moment. Motivational interviewing helps when making changes feels overwhelming or when substance use is involved.
Christopher trained in psychology at Rollins College and completed a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. He moved to the United States from Guyana as a teen and has worked across mental health and substance abuse settings before becoming licensed in Florida.
People often turn to him for help with codependency, first responder stress, men’s issues, ADHD, panic attacks, and mood disorders. He encourages open talk about stigma around mental health and substance concerns, and he aims to make starting help feel manageable.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Christopher uses client-centered work to focus on the issues you bring and on what matters most to you. That method is about listening and shaping sessions around your goals rather than imposing a fixed plan.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in his practice looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Online sessions can include reviewing your patterns, setting small experiments, and practicing new ways of responding between meetings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used for managing strong emotions and improving coping. These are short, teachable strategies such as breathing, grounding, and distress-tolerance steps that translate well to remote sessions and daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Christopher works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative choice can change as needs shift over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow quick check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills in their normal routines. Ask about timing, length, and how sessions will be arranged when you schedule.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What difficulties does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and relationship or family strain, among other concerns. Codependency and intimacy-related issues are also listed focus areas.
What is his therapy style like?
His approach is practical and conversational, using client-centered listening alongside CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions aim to identify concrete steps and skills to try between meetings.
How long has he worked in this field?
He has ten years of experience working in mental health and substance use settings before and after licensure. That experience includes a range of clinical environments.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LMHC and is licensed in Florida. His professional base is in Florida.
Can I see him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Confirm any regional or time zone details when you schedule.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will be provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That sequence starts the intake and scheduling steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.