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Christine Chakarian

Therapist(She, Her, Hers)
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 11 years experience as a Licensed Clinician and over 15 hears of experience, overall, in the field of mental health. I received my Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Social Work at the California State University Los Angeles and obtained my LCSW in April 2015. I have experience working with clients experience their first psychotic episode providing psycho-education to clients and their families. I also have experiencing working with clients diagnosed with Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Use Disorders and Anxiety Disorders. My target client population is adults ages 18 years and older.

My approach to therapy

I embrace cultural sensitivity and multicultural awareness with the ability to provide services that are culturally appropriate and provide services in English and Armenian. I have experience engaging and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to offer clients the best care possible.

What you can expect from me

I approach every client case individually and complete a comprehensive a Biopsychosocial Assessment as well as allow clients to report first hand the circumstances that have led them to seek out therapy services.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at California State University, Los Angeles, MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at California State University, Los Angeles
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
  • More specialties
    Eating disorders, OCD, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Exposure Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English, Armenian