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MC Portrait of Myles Childs

Myles Childs, LMFT

Calm, practical therapy for life changes

About Myles

Myles Childs is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with five years of professional experience. He creates a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly and find practical ways forward.

Background and approach

He emphasizes listening first and then working together to set goals that fit each person's life. Myles focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and coping with big life changes.

He also helps with attachment issues, blended family challenges, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and the fallout from divorce or separation. Issues like guilt, shame, anger, and questions about life purpose are part of his work as well.

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a client-centered approach. That means sessions concentrate on what a person needs and on building skills they can use outside of therapy.

He looks for strengths to build on and practical steps that make daily life feel easier and more manageable. As a therapist of color, Myles is intentional about honoring cultural differences and making people feel seen.

He aims to support people who want to be more authentic and less weighed down by old patterns. He invites clients to lead the pace while he offers steady guidance.

Myles works with adults from a variety of backgrounds and accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English and can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

His practice is based in California and he holds a CA LMFT license.

Evidence-based methods and flexible online sessions

Many of the approaches Myles uses are evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful stories people tell themselves, which helps reduce anxiety and improve decision making. Another approach emphasizes building communication and relationship skills, useful for conflicts, commitment worries, and blended family challenges.

Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try strategies that fit those needs. If something isn’t helping, adjustments are made so the work stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into daily life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or you prefer no video. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, note-taking, or staying connected between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, school, or family demands while keeping the focus on steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Myles works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. He also supports people facing attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and workplace or identity-related challenges.
What is the therapist's approach or style?
He uses a client-centered style and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions focus on practical skills and rewriting unhelpful patterns while building on each person's strengths.
How much professional experience does he have?
Myles has five years of professional work experience as a therapist. During that time he has worked with a range of concerns including trauma, grief, anger, and interpersonal communication.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and holds a California LMFT credential. His practice is based in California.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow for shorter check-ins or full sessions depending on what fits a person's schedule.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.