Randy Christopher, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

About Randy Christopher

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Sport / Performance Counseling

Adoption Counseling

Codependency

Stress Management

Anger Management

Sex Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Randy Christopher

I have specialized for over 25 years in work with children, teens, and their families, and I am accepting clients along those lines. It is no picnic being young in the 2020s. Your therapist is your greatest ally, biggest fan, and strongest cheerleader. I welcome the chance to be that for you, and help you figure out what's going on. My approach I have been around long enough to borrow from all major approaches. I take a humanistic approach that focuses on the client being the center of attention. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address symptoms, and a Psychodynamic approach to find the underlying causes of behaviors. Specific therapeutic techniques are based on the individual needs of the client. My focus I specialize in working with children, teens, and their families. No issue is off the table, and no judgments are made. You won't have a problem or situation I haven't encountered before. My communication style You are the expert on you. I bring my "I-don't-know" to therapy and ask questions, trying to understand you from your point of view. I will be honest and transparent. Above all, I will honor confidentiality to the fullest extent of the law. My journey to mental healthcare The toughest years of my life were in middle school and high school. But some adults saw me better than I saw myself, and they helped me get through it. I want to be able to help others see themselves better. My goals for you Whatever problems in your life you want to work through, their solutions become our treatment goals. Therapy should be a partnership between the therapist and the client. What we do, we do together. My first session with you The first session is important because it establishes confidentiality, which is simply "who owns what is said during therapy." You, the client, own it, and I, the therapist, cannot talk about it with anyone else. In the first session, we look at the few exceptions to confidentiality.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Hoarding Disorder

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Hoarding Disorder

Office location

Randy Christopher, LMFT also offers online video visits for patients

Rula Health - San Diego

16830 Ventura Blvd 200, Encino, CA 91436

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Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

National University, Bangladesh, PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy
California State University, Northridge, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1962382473

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

5.00

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Randy is so easy to talk to. He makes me feel comfortable and has helped me so much!

Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

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What practice does Randy Christopher work with?

Randy Christopher works with Rula Health - San Diego.

Where is Randy Christopher's office located?

Randy Christopher has 2 office locations, including in San Diego and Encino, view full addresses on Randy Christopher's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Randy Christopher?

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