Chris D L'Esperance
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Let's Connect (805) 209-0671
There are many reasons why a person, a couple, or a family might find themselves feeling stuck, down, disconnected, overwhelmed, or anxious. A significant portion of my education and training is based around helping clients reduce or resolve symptoms associated with their challenges. However, I find that helping clients identify the root of their obstacles—in addition to cultivating skills and strategies to work towards a strong mental and emotional sense of well-being and developing strong connected relationships—is as important as attending to mental, emotional, and relational symptoms.
Some of my focuses are working with trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression and anxiety, helping individuals, couples, and families improve the relationships in their lives. I work with adolescents and their families to support a healthy developmental process. I strive to provide a safe and affirming therapeutic environment for people of color.
It is important to me that in my therapy practice, I provide a safe and comfortable environment and work towards therapeutic goals in a collaborative way with my clients. I approach my role as a therapist with a holistic lens and deep respect, humility, and openness for how I can best support each client in their own unique authentic life.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Chris D L'Esperance
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 114845 Chris D L'Esperance
- In Practice for 9 Years
- Certificate from California Board of Behavioral Sciences LMFT 1148485 / 2019
- Attended Pacifica Graduate Institute, Graduated 2017
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (805) 209-0671
Chris D L'Esperance
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Men's Issues
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (805) 209-0671
Chris D L'Esperance
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Native American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Native American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Jungian
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (805) 209-0671
Chris D L'Esperance
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Location
Additional Location
Oakland, CA 94603
(805) 209-0671Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Chris D L'Esperance
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT