Christine Manger, LPCC — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Christine!

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor located in California. I believe therapy is a journey of exploration, insight, and healing taken in the presence of a trusted therapist who offers nurturance, safety, and acceptance.

My focus

I often work with adults addressing areas such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, behavioral addictions, codependency, loss and bereavement, trauma, and affirmative therapy with LGBTQ+ clients. I provide affirming and inclusive care for adults of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.

My approach

My therapeutic approach is integrative and eclectic, drawing on psychodynamic, humanistic, and acceptance and commitment therapy modalities. With each client a collaborative relationship is developed to identify specific treatment treatment expectations, needs, and hopes.

My communication style

I believe that the interpersonal relationship between therapist and client is an essential catalyst for healing. My communication style is warm, open, and validating. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore sensitive topics at their own pace.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to become a provider has been guided by a passion for supporting people through life’s challenges and helping people to become the best version of themselves. Being part of someone's healing journey is a privilege.

My goals for you

Therapy focuses on bringing the client’s unresolved issues and conflicts into conscious awareness. I’ll ask questions about your hopes for the therapeutic process and we will discuss an initial focuses and goals for treatment.

Our first session

In our first session I will invite you to share about your ongoing symptoms and concerns that you would like to address in therapy. My goal is to create a welcoming space where you feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and concerns.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Non-denominational

Expertise

Specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Mood Disorders

Personality Disorders

Substance Use

ADHD

Bipolar Disorder

Borderline Personality

+ 14 more

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Humanistic

+ 3 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

HIV/AIDS

LGBTQIA+

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 62 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Counseling from Alliant International University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Christine Manger