Christy Israel, LPCC — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Christy!

I'm a person-centered therapist who believes each person has vast resources within for self-understanding and growth. I take great joy in partnering with clients, eliciting their strengths, so they can heal, achieve their goals, and live the life of their dreams.

My focus

I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I'm comfortable treating depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, bipolar disorders, and other psychiatric challenges.

My approach

I match people with the most appropriate therapy for them. I commonly use Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Emotional Experiencing, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I'm always learning new methods to add to my therapeutic skills.

My communication style

I create a safe, warm, inviting environment with unconditional positive regard. I can be fun, playful, and lighthearted, using humor when appropriate. I'm also extremely compassionate, empathetic, and sensitive to pain, struggles, and trauma. I want you to feel seen, heard, and at ease.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have a deep passion for healing work and understand the vulnerability required in therapy. I admire those who initiate the process and consider it an absolute honor to share in that therapeutic space with them.

My goals for you

I love goal-setting and partnering with you to create and accomplish what you desire. I meet you where you are, using brainstorming and creativity to navigate motivational factors, timelines, and appropriateness. I believe goals should be specific, measurable, flexible, and just a little out of reach. I'm your biggest cheerleader.

Our first session

Expect a brief introduction, review of business information and confidentiality, then we'll spend most of the session understanding your needs, goals, and desired therapy outcomes.

I identify as...

Female, Cis
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Behavioral Activation

Compassion Focused

Dialectical (DBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

+ 9 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 54 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master in Counseling (MC) from Hope International.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Christy Israel