Lee Christopher Lawver, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.17

Average wait time

4.00

Bedside manner

2.00

“He is an empathetic listener who offers practical feedback to help me deal with the emotional challenges I'm confronting.”

More than 1 year ago

About Lee Christopher Lawver

Focus areas

Anxiety

Relationship Counseling

Stress

Depression

Self Esteem Issues

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Sex Addiction

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Trauma Focused

EMDR

Family Systems

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Lee Christopher Lawver

Christopher Lawver is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with over 18 years of experience in private practice and community mental health settings. He is a graduate of Antioch University Los Angeles with an M.A. in Clinical Psychology and the University of Southern California B.A. Communication Arts and Sciences. Chris Lawver has practiced in West Hollywood and San Francisco California, specializing in substance use and addiction recovery, codependency and relationship evaluation, and self empowerment in diverse populations. In 2010, Lawver received a certification in Psychoanalysis from The Los Angeles Institute of Psychoanalytic Studies in Brentwood campus, adding insight orientated therapy to an impressive skill set. Chris Lawver has worked at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Sciences, and at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian community services, Jeffrey Goodman special care clinic with HIV/AIDS services and underserved communities of color and LGBTQ peoples. In San Francisco, he worked with formerly incarcerated individuals to find their way forward after being released and re-integrated in the community to find jobs and stability. He has worked in community mental health settings, practicing CBT and DBT modalities with severe mental illness and dual diagnosis. He’s expanded in recent years, to include modern wisdom, energy work and conscious raising approaches and Kundalini yoga. He has formulated a unique therapeutic approach with an eclectic interpersonal and interactive style. He is warm, with a good heart and an empathic understanding. Drawing upon personal and professional experiences with grief, addiction and adversity he empowers client’s humanity, creativity and achievements in society. Awareness, Insight, Action > Change

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

Antioch University, Master's in Clinical Psychology
University of Southern California (Bachelor's)
Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies, Certificate in Psychoanalysis

NPI number

1528188042

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.17

Wait time

4.00

Bedside manner

2.00

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He is an empathetic listener who offers practical feedback to help me deal with the emotional challenges I'm confronting.

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

Chris is very caring and compassionate. He has provided great support during my therapies.

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

I don't know if this provider was just having a bad day, but my intake session was grueling. He seemed disinterested and disengaged, no matter what I mentioned. In the end, I didn't even get my full session. The provider ended the session 20 minutes in.

January 11, 2025Amanda P.Verified patientVideo visit

After the first appointment, he was a no show to the second and messaged my 16 minutes into the session saying he was overbooked and wanted to push the appointment by an hour. I declined and he rescheduled an appointment without consulting me for later that week. I later canceled as I will be seeking a provider who is reliable.

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

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What practice does Lee Christopher Lawver work with?

Lee Christopher Lawver works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Lee Christopher Lawver?

Lee Christopher Lawver frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Lee Christopher Lawver on their profile.

What languages does Lee Christopher Lawver speak?

Lee Christopher Lawver speaks English.

How do patients rate Lee Christopher Lawver in reviews?

12 patients have reviewed Lee Christopher Lawver. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.17/5. They have a 2/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.