Dr. Christopher Chaffin, LMFT, PsyD, Long Beach, CA

About Dr. Christopher Chaffin

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Childhood Trauma

Mood Disorders

Psychotherapy

Existential Anxiety

Personality Disorder

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Culturally Sensitive

Humanistic

Existential

Narrative

Family Systems

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Christopher Chaffin

Life is full of big questions that we all struggle with at some point or another. Who am I? What do I want? Why do I feel, think, or do what I do? What's the point? When we're faced with these questions, a spark is ignited within us. Therapy is an opportunity to nurture that spark by exploring these questions with someone who can help you think through new perspectives and ideas to define an existence that is uniquely yours. It's also an opportunity to connect with a person in an authentic, supportive, safe way. As a therapist, I operate from an existential-humanistic foundation with an integrative approach to the tools we'll use to address the treatment goals arrived at through our collaboration. To paraphrase Socrates, a life unexamined is a life unlived. To him, identifying and acknowledging the limitations in our knowledge was a necessary first step on the journey to true knowledge. In this process, Socrates was demonstrating that a life examined is a life well lived. Understanding ourselves through therapeutic exploration allows us to put words to what we see, think, and feel. With those words can come the power to motivate ourselves, make healthier decisions, and to grow. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#115225) in the State of California. I earned my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and my Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Aside from my particular love of psychology and philosophy, I have a love of learning, and I bring this love of learning to my work. I learn about my patients, I learn about my students, I learn about myself, I learn about the world. Through these experiences, I am able to grow as an individual, and with that personal growth, I am able to provide even more support to the people and structures around me.

In-network insurances

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $250 for 50 minutes

Ongoing session: $250 for 50 minutes

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Boundary Issues

Depression

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Prenuptial Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Anxiety

Boundary Issues

Depression

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Office location

Dr. Christopher Chaffin, LMFT, PsyD also offers online video visits for patients

A Life Examined

3505 Long Beach Blvd, # 2F, Long Beach, CA 90807

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Education and background

Practice names

A Life Examined

Education and training

Chicago School of Professional Psychology, PsyD in Marriage and Family Therapy
Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

Professional memberships

Dr. Chaffin is board certified by the Board of Behavioral Sciences

NPI number

1477022945

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Chaffin?

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Is Dr. Christopher Chaffin accepting new patients?

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What practice does Dr. Christopher Chaffin work with?

Dr. Christopher Chaffin works with A Life Examined.

Where is Dr. Christopher Chaffin's office located?

Dr. Christopher Chaffin has 2 office locations in Long Beach, view full addresses on Dr. Chaffin's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Christopher Chaffin?

Dr. Christopher Chaffin frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Christopher Chaffin on their profile.