Licensed to practice in California and accepts 32 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Grief, Trauma and PTSD and 8 more.
(he/him)
New to Grow
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Welcome! I’m Christopher Figueroa, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I support adolescents and adults as they work through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and everyday stress. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I use evidence-based methods—including EMDR, CBT, ACT, and attachment-based therapy—to meet your individual needs. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can speak openly, better understand your experiences, and develop practical tools for meaningful and lasting change. We will move at a pace that feels comfortable for you and work together to create goals that support your emotional well-being and the life you want to build.
Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin building a strong therapeutic relationship. We'll discuss what brings you to therapy, explore your current concerns, review relevant personal and mental health history, and talk about your goals for treatment. You're welcome to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with—there's no pressure to have everything figured out. By the end of our session, we'll identify some initial goals and discuss a plan for moving forward together. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout the therapy process.
I believe meaningful therapy begins with a genuine and trusting relationship. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and shaped around your unique needs rather than a one-size-fits-all model. I draw from evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-informed care. Together, we may process past experiences, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, strengthen coping skills, or develop practical solutions for current challenges. Our work will be guided by your goals and move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel safe, heard, and supported. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, or a major life transition, my goal is to help you build resilience, gain insight, and create lasting change.
My ideal clients are individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life who are seeking support, healing, and personal growth. I welcome and affirm everyone, and I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel respected, heard, and valued. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, chronic stress, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can provide the tools and support needed to move forward. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to better understand themselves and create meaningful, lasting change, even if they're unsure where to start. Whether you're looking to heal from past experiences through EMDR, develop healthier coping strategies, improve emotional well-being, or build resilience, I will tailor our work together to your unique needs, goals, and pace. My commitment is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers every client to live a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Cash - $180 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
GTEB
IHSS Healthy Workers
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients process distressing memories, reduce the emotional impact of past experiences, and develop healthier beliefs about themselves. EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that can be effective for trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and other experiences that continue to affect daily life. Treatment begins with ensuring you have the coping skills and emotional resources needed to feel safe and supported throughout the process. We work collaboratively to identify treatment goals and proceed at a pace that feels comfortable for you. Using bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps the brain reprocess difficult memories so they become less distressing and no longer have the same influence on your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My approach is always trauma-informed, compassionate, and tailored to your individual needs, with an emphasis on helping you build resilience, increase self-confidence, and move forward with greater emotional freedom.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop psychological flexibility—the ability to respond to difficult thoughts and emotions in healthier, more effective ways. Rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable feelings, ACT teaches clients how to accept their internal experiences with greater compassion while focusing their energy on actions that align with their values and long-term goals. In my practice, I integrate ACT by helping clients become more aware of unhelpful thought patterns, practice mindfulness, and build skills to manage anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and life transitions. Together, we identify what matters most to you and create realistic, values-driven goals that support meaningful change. My approach is collaborative, practical, and individualized, empowering clients to move forward with greater resilience, purpose, and emotional well-being.
I use an attachment-based approach to help clients understand how early relationships and life experiences may influence the way they connect with themselves and others. Together, we explore patterns related to trust, emotional closeness, communication, boundaries, and relationships to gain insight into how these experiences shape current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In my practice, I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can develop greater self-awareness, strengthen emotional regulation, and build more secure and fulfilling relationships. By identifying and working through attachment wounds, clients can develop healthier relationship patterns, improve self-esteem, and feel more confident navigating life's challenges. I tailor this approach to each client's unique experiences and often integrate it with evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, EMDR, and trauma-informed care to support lasting healing and personal growth.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress. CBT is an evidence-based approach that is effective for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and life transitions. By increasing awareness of the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, clients can develop healthier ways of responding to life's challenges. In my practice, I work collaboratively with clients to identify negative thinking patterns, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and develop practical coping strategies that can be applied in everyday life. Sessions are goal-oriented, personalized, and focused on building skills that promote long-term emotional well-being. I often integrate CBT with other evidence-based approaches, including ACT, EMDR, attachment-based therapy, and trauma-informed care, to ensure treatment is tailored to each client's unique needs, goals, and experiences.