Christopher Eagar-Finney, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Christopher!

Taking the first step toward therapy is a meaningful investment in yourself. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience. My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and client-centered. I specialize in addiction, mental health, trauma, and helping individuals overcome barriers to create lasting change.

My focus

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, substance use disorders, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is strengths-based, compassionate, and collaborative, helping clients build resilience, overcome barriers, and create meaningful, lasting change while honoring their unique experiences and goals.

My approach

My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and client-centered. I primarily utilize Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a strengths-based perspective to help clients build insight, develop coping skills, and create meaningful change. I tailor treatment to each person’s unique goals, needs, and experiences.

My communication style

I am empathetic, collaborative, and strengths-based. I foster a therapeutic environment grounded in trust, psychological safety, and mutual respect. Using active listening, cultural humility, and unconditional positive regard, I meet clients where they are while providing honest, supportive feedback that promotes growth and self-determination.

My journey to mental healthcare

Growing up in South L.A., I witnessed firsthand the impact of trauma, systemic inequities, and barriers to opportunity. Those experiences inspired me to become a therapist and give back to my community. Today, I help individuals facing addiction, mental health challenges and homelessness build hope, resilience, and meaningful change.

My goals for you

I approach goal setting as a collaborative, client-centered process grounded in self-determination and strengths-based practice. Together, we identify meaningful, achievable goals, build on existing strengths and resources, and develop a personalized treatment plan that supports growth, resilience, and sustainable change.

Our first session

During our first session, we will begin establishing a therapeutic alliance and exploring the concerns that brought you to treatment. Through a strengths-based, person-centered assessment, we will identify goals, discuss expectations, review confidentiality, and collaborate on a plan that supports your growth, resilience, and self-determination.

I identify as...

Male
Biracial or Multiracial, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Managed Health Network (MHN)
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from Columbia University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Christopher Eagar-Finney