562-431-5100

Barbara Christian, PsyD, LMFT, EMDR, CSAT

Long Beach Therapist

Barbara Christian, PsyD, LMFT, EMDR, CSAT

Have you recently discovered that your partner has been unfaithful? Are you struggling with sadness, loss, and grief? Are you feeling overwhelmed?

As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I have had extensive experience in supporting people through difficult times. I am a trained in sex addiction therapy and partner relational and betrayal trauma. I know how to help you move through and past these events you are experiencing.

I know everyone has challenges in their life. My experience, expertise, and variety of training help me assist you in finding the tools and building skills to explore solutions. I provide a safe and healthy environment where you can ask for help with these challenges. In a nonjudgmental and supportive therapy setting, we can work together to help you overcome your problems and deal with life’s situations.

Areas I specialize in:

Partner Relational & Betrayal Trauma
Sex Addiction
Sexual Offending Behavior
Anxiety, Stress, and Overwhelm
Depression, Low Mood, Lack of Joy
Partner-Relational Issues like communication, intimacy, and connection
Overwhelming Emotions and Thoughts

It is my goal and passion in life to provide empathetic support in order to help people with their inner struggles and day to day life.

Education & Training

Psy.D Marriage and Family Therapist Degree 2014 Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Degree, Antioch University
Training with The Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists. APSATS.
Suicide Prevention
EMDR

When will I get better?

What will therapy be like?

How often should I come?

When will I get better?

Therapy is often a long-term commitment. It is a commitment you make to yourself. Your involvement and dedication to the process is crucial. As is my approach to making this a safe and comfortable environment for you while introducing techniques and interventions to use towards your struggles. Let’s take a moment to focus on the fact that you are here and how proud it makes you.

What will therapy be like?

As your therapist, I will collaborate with you by observing, assessing and determining what will best help you and fits your needs. Through building a stable relationship and the creation of a safe and comfortable environment, I will introduce techniques and interventions that can help you through your struggles.

How often should I come?

In most cases, we will start out with once a week and increase if appropriate. Every few months we will re-evaluate to determine if a decreased frequency is necessary.

If you are going through any mental/emotional struggles, you are not alone. It is time to get the help you deserve.

Call me and schedule an appointment.

562-431-5100