Rajan Christian

Grounded, practical therapy focused on coping and connection

LMFT California

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Rajan

Rajan Christian brings a pragmatic, skills-focused approach grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and relationship challenges. As an LMFT practicing in California with 15 years of clinical experience, he blends problem-focused strategies with deeper work on meaning, attachment, and coping patterns.

Background and approach

His background includes work across non-profit, county behavioral health, school district, outpatient, and inpatient settings, which informs a flexible clinical style responsive to varied life circumstances. Rajan also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed perspectives, and client-centered techniques to support individuals facing trauma, grief, addiction, self-esteem struggles, parenting strain, career transitions, and other life changes.

He has training in EMDR and trauma resiliency, and several years on a crisis response team responding to suicidal adolescents and adults have shaped his ability to work with acute distress. Rajan’s practice emphasizes collaborative goal-setting, practical coping skills, and exploration of values and meaning to guide clients toward clearer choices and improved daily functioning.

How cognitive and acceptance approaches translate to online care

Rajan commonly blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to structure online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and building concrete skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, or stress. ACT complements this by helping clients clarify values, practice acceptance of difficult emotions, and commit to actions that align with what matters most.

He also brings attachment-informed thinking into sessions, attending to relationship patterns and emotional bonds that shape how people cope and connect with others. Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative; the therapist works with clients to explore goals, test techniques, and adjust methods based on what produces helpful change and fits the individual's preferences.

Online therapy with Rajan is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which supports flexible scheduling and access from different locations. These formats make it possible to practice skills between sessions, check in when life gets busy, and maintain continuity of care during transitions or travel, while tailoring the mode of contact to the client's needs and routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rajan commonly address?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, and ADHD.

What is Rajan's therapeutic style?

Rajan primarily uses cognitive behavioral therapy alongside acceptance and commitment and attachment-informed methods, combining practical skill-building with exploration of values and relational patterns.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 15 years of experience across non-profit, county behavioral health, school district, outpatient, and inpatient settings.

What credentials and where is he licensed?

Rajan is an LMFT licensed in California with license number CA LMFT 82016 and practices from California.

Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?

Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Which session formats are offered?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are sessions billed or priced?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Addictions Trauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

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 shame Impulsivity Isolation / 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

Licensed

California

Languages

English