Dr. Valerie Christian
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
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11515 El Camino Real Ste 100 San Diego, CA 92130
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Valerie Christian is a licensed Psychologist who earned her Ph.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology in 1997. She completed her post-doctoral fellowship at Scripps Clinic: Division of Mental Health. Dr. Christian has experience in the treatment of childhood abuse and trauma. Having completed a pre-doctoral internship with San Diego Court Child Protective Services' Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Program, she is well versed at treating complex and difficult cases. Dr. Christian also has expertise in treating children, adolescents, teens, and adults who suffer from chronic illness.
She was the Lead Psychologist on a research study conducted by Sharp Hospital and UCSF on the impact of familial support in the treatment of psychological issues associated with living with diabetes. In addition, Dr. Christian works with individuals suffering with obesity.
She helps these patients cope and adjust to the psychological, behavioral, and cognitive changes that occur as they prepare for bariatric surgery, during recovery, and in the months following surgery. Dr. Christian utilizes a variety of treatment modalities tailored to her patients' individual needs.
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Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Anthem Blue Cross-Medicare
- Beacon-Medicare
- Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of Califor
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medi
- ComPsych
- Curative
- Devoted Health Plan-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-EAP
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net
- Health Net-EAP
- Health Net-Medicare
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Med
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medi
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medica
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)-Medic
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare-Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- TELUS Health (BHS)-EAP
- Tricare West (HealthNet)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP
- UnitedHealthcare-EAP
- UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of California / 16931 Valerie J Christian
- Attended California School Of Professional Psychology (Now Alliant), MA, Graduated 1997
- Degree/Diploma from San Diego State University BA / 1991
- Degree/Diploma from California Sch Of Prof. Psychology - San Diego PhD / 1997
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Valerie Christian
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (858) 326-9614
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Child
- Depression
Expertise
- Autism
- Chronic Pain
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Valerie Christian
Psychologist, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (858) 326-9614
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
I also speak
English
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
I also speak
English
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
Dr. Valerie Christian
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (858) 326-9614
Location
Primary Location
LifeStance Health
11515 El Camino Real
Ste 100
San Diego, CA 92130
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