Christopher Jainandan , LMHC

Christopher Jainandan is a mental health and substance abuse professional who has worked in the field for about eight years. He encourages people to speak openly about the concerns that affect their daily lives and explores practical options that can help them move toward improved well-being. He is committed to reducing the stigma around seeking help for mental health and substance use concerns and aims to make the therapeutic process a respectful and empowering experience for each person he meets.

Born in Guyana and raised in the United States from his early teens, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, followed by a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. He gained experience across several areas of mental health and substance use before earning his license to practice as a mental health counselor in Florida. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - which is the professional license for providing clinical counseling in the state, and he is also a nationally certified counselor through the National Board for Certified Counselors - NBCC - reflecting a national certification in the counseling profession.

His clinical interests include anxiety and depression, mood disorders, family and relationship concerns, trauma-related issues, and work with substance abuse. Christopher brings a client-focused approach to therapy and seeks to create a collaborative space where people can explore changes, build coping skills, and address the obstacles that matter most to them.