
Valerie Christian
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
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12264 El Camino Real Ste 203, 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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Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Shield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- Partners Direct Health
- PHCS Network
- Sana Benefits
- UMR
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Valerie Christian
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY16931 Valerie Christian
- Degree/Diploma from Alliant International University PhD / 1997
- Attended California School Of Professional Psychology, MA, Graduated 1993
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Child
- Depression
Expertise
- Autism
- Chronic Pain
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
Location
Primary Location
LifeStance Health
12264 El Camino Real Ste 203
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 326-9614Email me
Additional Location
San Diego, CA 92126
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Valerie Christian
Psychologist, PhD