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Christine Paek Gates

Therapist(She/Her)
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Stress management, Trauma
  • Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Christine Gates, LMFT, EMDR Trained

https://www.finestudio.com

Life can feel overwhelming. You may feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating. Whether you’re struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, eating disorders, or major life transitions, therapy can be a place where healing, growth, and lasting change become possible. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. I believe that effective therapy starts with a genuine therapeutic relationship, built on trust, compassion, and respect. My role is to create a safe, supportive environment where you feel heard and understood.

My approach to therapy

Together, we’ll explore the challenges you’re facing and work to build real-world skills as insight grows. As an LMFT, I have experience treating children, adolescents, adults, couples and families across outpatient, IOP, and PHP settings, integrating EMDR, CBT, DBT, attachment-based approaches, and mindfulness.

What you can expect from me

And as a bilingual therapist in English and Korean, I aim to create a respectful, culturally sensitive space, where you can feel empowered, connected, and supported. I’d be honored to walk alongside you in your healing journey.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northcentral Univeristy
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Stress management, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Exposure Response Prevention, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Humanistic, Gestalt, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Bowen Family Systems, Attachment Based Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents, Children
  • Languages
    Korean, English