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Rajan Christian

Rajan Christian

LMFT

Therapist · California · 15+ years of experience

Helpful, goal-focused therapy for strong emotions

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Values-based work
  • 15 years experience

About Rajan

Rajan Christian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who focuses on practical, readable support for people facing overwhelming emotions. He works with adults and adolescents to address stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship struggles. His style is direct and grounded, aimed at helping people move forward from stuck patterns.

He draws on approaches that help people make sense of their feelings and take concrete steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify values and take small steps toward them. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationships shape current patterns.

Christian has about 15 years of clinical experience across nonprofit, county behavioral health, school, outpatient, and inpatient settings. That range includes time working on crisis teams with people at high risk, and roles supporting adolescents and adults through intense moments. Those experiences inform how he manages safety and emotional intensity in sessions.

Sessions tend to focus on clear goals such as reducing anger flare-ups, improving communication, or coping with life changes. He balances practical tools with space to tell your story. Homework and simple behavior experiments are often part of the work.

He practises in California and holds a California LMFT license. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then take small actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behavior through short experiments and practice between sessions. That approach suits problems like stress, mood shifts, and patterns that feed anger. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences shape current reactions and helps people create different ways of relating and coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together we determine whether ACT, CBT, attachment work, or a blend will best support the goals you bring to therapy.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, avoid travel time, and keep check-ins brief when needed. It also lets people try different therapeutic tools in real-world settings between meetings, and makes scheduling less disruptive to daily routines.

At a glance

Listed location
California
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
LMFT
Languages
English
License (California)
LMFT · No. 82016
NPI
1124235569

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related struggles.

What is the therapy style like?

Expect a practical, conversational approach that mixes skill building and personal reflection. Sessions often include brief exercises and real-world practice between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has about 15 years of experience working in nonprofit agencies, county behavioral health, school districts, and both outpatient and inpatient settings.

What credentials and region apply?

He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) practicing in California.

Which languages are supported and can international clients participate?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started working with this therapist?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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