About Christine Chester
Focus areas
Anxiety
Life Transition
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Counselling For First Responders
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Families
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Christine Chester
I have a background in community education and acute medical social work. I work 2 days a week in an acute medical/psychiatric ER. Together we will map your anxiety - a truly fascinating and vulnerable process. We will gradually distinguish medical issues from psychological/emotional distress and I will encourage you to build your daily, weekly, monthly and yearly habits to ensure your health. We will find insights, feel feelings (rather than judge or avoid them), attune to our needs and build a plan for healing and health.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session will be a little more structured as we explore a bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessment and set treatment goals. As we work together we'll develop our own flow and adjust as needed.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I admire and value my clients - they are risking vulnerability and working hard to heal. I genuinely care for each client and want to work myself out of a job.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Individual clients are willing to explore medical rule outs as needed and engage other specialties to achieve health. This might mean making appointments with your primary care, getting routine lab work done and contacting other specialists as needed. In addition we will develop a wellness schedule to ensure your mind, body and soul are getting movement, nourishment and care each week. Families are willing to utilize a structured model of identifying goals and agreeable to approaching problem solving within our relationships - not as peers outside of a family structure. Adult children never become their own parents. Parents do not become their own children. We respect each role and the relevant responsibilities and related power disparities.
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In-network insurances
Aetna
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
More information on payments and coverage
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Azusa Pacific University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1992378178
How soon can I make an appointment with Christine Chester?
Generally, Christine Chester has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Christine Chester's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Christine Chester accepting new patients?
Christine Chester generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Christine Chester's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Christine Chester accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Christine Chester online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Christine Chester using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Christine Chester work with?
Christine Chester works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Christine Chester?
Christine Chester frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Christine Chester on their profile.
What languages does Christine Chester speak?
Christine Chester speaks English.