What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Christine was great. I felt like she took me seriously and helped me to realize and understand why I was having the same issues I’ve been having over and over. After a few sessions I really feel like she is opening up things I’ve been doing in my past and current relationships and the reasons I continue to do them. This is really helping me with my current state of mind and relationships. My family has noticed a change in how I look at things now too. It’s been really good for me and my wellbeing. ”
MPLess than 1 month ago
“Christine was wonderful to work with. She is compassionate, thoughtful, and genuinely cares about the children and families she supports. Her experience with EMDR and trauma-focused therapy was particularly valuable, and she created a comfortable and trusting environment for my son. I really appreciated her communication, professionalism, and guidance throughout the process. I would highly recommend Christine to any parent looking for a caring and experienced therapist for their child.”
MDLess than 3 months ago
About Christine Golden
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Families
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Family Systems
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Humanistic
EMDR
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Christine Golden
Hi, I'm Christine Golden, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of Golden Therapy.
I specialize in helping people heal from trauma, anxiety, lasting effects of difficult life experiences, and navigating current life difficulties. Whether you've experienced a traumatic event, have childhood wounds, difficult relationship patterns, stress/anxiety, or suddenly find yourself stuck, I can help you find relief and create meaningful change.
With nearly a decade of clinical experience, I am passionate about helping clients move beyond symptom management and toward real lasting changes.
I have specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based treatment that helps individuals process distressing experiences and reduce symptoms of anxiety, overwhelm, fear, and emotional reactivity. I incorporate neuroscience and nervous system regulation into specialized treatment pans according to your needs.
I help clients understand how past experiences influence their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and daily functioning. Many of the individuals I work with struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, overwhelm, grief, or feeling disconnected from themselves or others.
In addition to my therapy practice, I supervise associate therapists pursuing licensure and serve as an expert witness in legal proceedings. I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers clients to heal, grow, and create healthier, more fulfilling lives.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Clients often describe me as warm, genuine, compassionate, and easy to talk to. When you work with me, you can expect a therapist who is fully invested in your success. You'll experience a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can openly discuss difficult experiences, emotions, and relationship challenges while feeling supported, understood, and guided towards healthy growth. Together we will identify patterns, challenge beliefs that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical strategies for creating lasting change. Patients often are surprised with the quickness they experience significant change with my approaches compared to more traditional therapy.
If you're an individual ready to better understand themselves and are ready to have real change, look no further. Whether you are navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or long-standing emotional wounds, my goal is to help you feel empowered, supported, and capable of creating the life you want.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My approach begins with developing a clear understanding of your current concerns and goals. During our early sessions, we will explore what has brought you to therapy, identify patterns that may be contributing to distress, and create a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
As therapy progresses, clients build insight, emotional awareness, and tools to shift and make meaningful change rather quickly. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, client find resolution to what is causing to anxiety, relationship struggles, and emotional pain.
Throughout the process, therapy is collaborative and individualized. We regularly evaluate progress, adjust treatment as needed, and focus on helping you achieve meaningful, lasting results- quickly. My goal is to provide both immediate support and long-term healing so you can move forward with greater confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being as soon as we start.
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $300 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $300-550 for 90 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
More information on payments and coverage
I am an insurance friendly provider.
Office location
Christine Golden, LMFT also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- National University, Master's in Psychology
- Arizona State University (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
NPI number
1215474960
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Christine was great. I felt like she took me seriously and helped me to realize and understand why I was having the same issues I’ve been having over and over. After a few sessions I really feel like she is opening up things I’ve been doing in my past and current relationships and the reasons I continue to do them. This is really helping me with my current state of mind and relationships. My family has noticed a change in how I look at things now too. It’s been really good for me and my wellbeing.
Less than 1 month agoMP
Christine was wonderful to work with. She is compassionate, thoughtful, and genuinely cares about the children and families she supports. Her experience with EMDR and trauma-focused therapy was particularly valuable, and she created a comfortable and trusting environment for my son. I really appreciated her communication, professionalism, and guidance throughout the process. I would highly recommend Christine to any parent looking for a caring and experienced therapist for their child.
Less than 3 months agoMD
My therapist helped me stay focused on the issues that were most important for me and gave me tools to help navigate through many challenges. I’m extremely grateful for the support at a time when I needed it most.
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Is Christine Golden accepting new patients?
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Does Christine Golden accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Christine Golden online?
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What practice does Christine Golden work with?
Christine Golden works with Golden Therapy.
Where is Christine Golden's office located?
Christine Golden has 2 office locations in Newport Bch, view full addresses on Christine Golden's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Christine Golden?
Christine Golden frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Christine Golden on their profile.
What languages does Christine Golden speak?
Christine Golden speaks English.
How do patients rate Christine Golden in reviews?
7 patients have reviewed Christine Golden. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.