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Rajan Christian

Rajan Christian

LMFT

California

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In their wordsCompassionate practical therapy for life transitions

Key details

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, California / 82016
NPI
1124235569
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
California

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Practical goal setting
  • Trauma-aware care
  • Focus on relationships

About Rajan

Rajan Christian is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. He brings 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. He often supports clients facing trauma, grief, addiction, and challenges with self-esteem or life transitions.

Rajan uses practical, straightforward sessions focused on what matters to each person. He blends approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based techniques to help clients notice what matters and act on it. Sessions are aimed at reducing distress, improving communication, and building steadier routines.

He has worked across nonprofit and for-profit settings, and in both outpatient and inpatient care. That experience includes roles with county behavioral health, school districts, and community organizations. He also spent time on a crisis response team supporting people at immediate risk.

Clients may find his background useful when dealing with trauma and grief because he has experience responding to urgent situations and helping people stabilize. He can also assist with parenting stress, career concerns, and struggles related to attention or mood. Rajan listens and helps people set small, achievable goals over time.

If you want a practical approach that combines problem solving with reflection, Rajan offers that blend. To start, follow the site’s matching process and choose a time that fits your schedule.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns shape current relationships and communication, and helps people build more secure ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist, offering a nonjudgmental space where the client's own goals guide the work.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Rajan will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best for their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made or new challenges appear.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit appointments into busy days, makes it easier to keep regular check-ins, and can reduce travel time. Phone or video options can allow shorter check-ins or sessions that work around work and caregiving schedules, depending on what the therapist offers. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, attachment work, and client-centered approaches effectively through remote sessions when both people agree it's a good fit.

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

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Rajan often address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, self-esteem, ADHD, and related issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Rajan blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral techniques, and Attachment-Based approaches to help people clarify values and take practical steps.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 15 years of experience in nonprofit and for-profit settings, as well as outpatient and inpatient work, including crisis response roles.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

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

What session formats are available?

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

How are fees and billing handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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