Chris Rairdon

LCSW, 5 years of experience

Authentic
Open-minded
Empowering
Virtual
Next available on

About me

I am a LCSW with more than 10 years experience working with adults and seniors in a variety of settings including inpatient, hospice, community health, and private practice. I specialize in supporting people to cope with issues related to anxiety and depression, substance-abuse, life changes, grief, chronic illness, and aging. I am dedicated to meeting my clients wherever they are in their life's journey, while providing a safe space that promotes freedom, change, empowerment and healing.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

The therapeutic relationship is a powerful tool to help you tap into your inner strengths and resiliency, process experiences, and achieve healing and personal growth. The first session is your chance to share your story and what you hope to achieve in therapy. I encourage my clients to be open, and to allow themselves to be vulnerable. Mine is a supportive role, and we will work collaboratively to assist you in developing deeper insights into what you already know, in order to reach your goals.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My greatest strengths include my capacity for empathy and my ability to create a therapeutic alliance that makes personal growth and change possible.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I am experienced working with adults and senior to address a broad spectrum of life's challenges.

Specialties

Top specialties

AnxietyDepression

Other specialties

I identify as

Man

Serves ages

My treatment methods

Eclectic

My style is warm, affirming, and empowering. Mine is an eclectic approach to talk therapy that draws from a number of various modalities to help you reach your goals, with an emphasis on mindfulness, learning healthy coping skills, and the importance of practicing good self-care. My practice is highly collaborative and strength-based, non-judgemental, and attuned to the particular needs of each of my clients.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Accepts

Cash - $130 per sessionAetnaAetna - Allied BenefitsAetna - LuminareAetna - MedicareAetna - WebTPAAll SaversAnthemAvMedBlue CrossBlue ShieldBlue Shield (MHSA) MagellanBlue Shield of California - Medi-CalBlue Shield of California - MedicareBlue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)CignaCommunity Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)EAP:CignaEAP:EvernorthEAP:UnitedHealthcare/OptumEvernorthGold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Golden RuleHarvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcareHealth Net (Medi-Cal)Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-CalHumana - MedicareHumana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)L.A. Care CoveredL.A. Care Covered DirectL.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)L.A. Care PASC-SEIUOptumOptumHealth Complex Medical ConditionsOscarOxfordPartnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-CalScripps Health PlanSharp Health PlanSurest (formerly Bind)Tufts Health/CignaUnited Medical ResourcesUnitedHealthcare Life InsuranceUnitedHealthcare Shared ServicesUnitedHealthcare StudentResourcesUnitedHealthcare/OptumUnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
, 4 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

June 27, 2025

I just had my first session with Chris, and I honestly feel seen, heard, and respected—for the first time in a long time. He was incredibly understanding, non-judgmental, and patient as I shared parts of my story that are difficult to talk about. He listened with empathy and made me feel safe. Most importantly, he took action and is submitting my housing referral without hesitation or bias. That kind of support means everything right now. I’m so grateful to have him in my corner.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Chris