Ivan Chan, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Ivan!

I use a Feedback Informed Treatment approach, which means I tailor your therapy based on what's working the best for you. I specialize in grief, anxiety, depression, culture, spirituality, sexuality, and relationship issues.

My focus

I work with adults and seniors dealing with relationship conflicts, transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, cultural issues, and sexuality.

My approach

I use the Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) approach to providing therapy, which allows me to adapt what I do based on what my clients tell me they need. I keep up with the latest evidence-based research, and I am trained in Humanistic, Existential, Cognitive Behavioral, and Solution-Focused Brief therapies.

My communication style

I prefer to provide therapy in a relaxed and conversational manner, like two friends talking. I believe that therapy, although it may deal with painful topics, does not have to be painful itself and that it can be an enjoyable and uplifting experience.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a psychotherapist because I was looking for a way out of my suffering, and I wanted to help others out of theirs.

My goals for you

I set goals with my clients, if this is important to them, to know if we have achieved what we wanted in our work together. My clients decide what measures success for them, and we review regularly to determine our progress.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll get to know each other and discuss what brings you to therapy. I'll learn about your goals and concerns, and we'll begin exploring how we can work together to support your needs.

I identify as...

Male
Asian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Humanistic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Deaf

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Queer

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Sex-Positive/Kink

Transgender

Vegan

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Chinese

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis on Multiculturalism from John F. Kennedy University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Ivan Chan