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Rajan Christian

Therapist · California

Relational, practical therapy for everyday struggles

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Rajan Christian
Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, California · 82016
NPI
1124235569
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
California
  • 15 years experience
  • LMFT in California
  • Works in English

About Rajan

Rajan Christian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who uses practical, relationship-focused approaches to help people find more balance. He focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, addictions, and problems with intimacy and relationships. Rajan often helps people who feel stuck after life changes or who are searching for more meaning and direction.

He has 15 years of clinical experience in a mix of settings. That includes work in non-profit agencies, county behavioral health, school districts, outpatient clinics, and inpatient care. He also spent years on a crisis response team working directly with people at risk of suicide.

Rajan blends methods that keep conversations grounded and practical. He draws from cognitive behavioral tools to spot patterns that keep someone stuck, client-centered listening to follow each person’s pace, and attachment-based ideas when relationship history matters. These approaches are used to clarify goals and try small changes that can be repeated outside sessions.

He also brings Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to help people accept difficult feelings while moving toward what matters. Existential ideas are part of the work when people want to examine purpose, meaning, or major life choices. Rajan has experience with trauma-focused work and has used Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in trauma treatment.

Rajan practices in California and conducts work in English. He welcomes people who want a straightforward, relational approach to codependency, parenting strain, career stress, and other common life problems. To begin, readers are asked to use the site Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a first session.

Approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and codependency patterns where avoidance keeps someone stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors through small experiments. It is practical for stress, mood problems, and many daily coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and communication. It helps when intimacy, trust, or recurring relationship problems are the focus.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences. Together they will try methods that fit the client and adjust the plan as needed so sessions feel useful and relevant.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people continue care across locations, including international clients, while keeping the focus on practical strategies and relationship patterns that matter most.

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 kinds of problems does Rajan address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and career concerns among other challenges.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions are practical and relational, using CBT, client-centered listening, attachment ideas, ACT, and existential conversation to set clear goals and try small changes.

What is his professional background?

He has 15 years of experience across non-profit agencies, county behavioral health, school districts, outpatient clinics, inpatient care, and crisis response work with suicidal adolescents and adults.

What credential does Rajan hold and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and practices from that state.

Can I see him if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients; confirm scheduling and time zone details when arranging an appointment.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know what is offered.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start working with him?

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

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