Donna Christianson, LMFT 128453
(She/Her)
About Me
Are you in transition? Struggling with anxiety, depression, self-criticism or low self-esteem? Wanting to feel more empowered in your life, relationships and work? Tired of simply surviving? Are you seeking a warm and caring therapist who will listen and help support you to create a life that truly reflects and supports your aspirations and dreams? Who is devoted to your well-being and can offer both the practical help and emotional support to help you to thrive? If so, I'd like to help. I offer affordable day and evening appointments.
Education & Experience
I have 7 years of experience seeing clients in private practice and agency settings. I have my Master’s from John F. Kennedy University where I specialized in holistic and Transpersonal Psychotherapy. I worked exclusively with the Institute of Creative Mindfulness for EMDR, the Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders and Dr. Robert Grant on Dissociative Disorders for several years. I have experience in working with highly traumatized individuals with co-occurring disorders.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
I am a member of the following professional organizations: California Association of MFTs (CAMFT); East Bay chapter of CAMFT; and EMDRIA.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Addictions
- Adoption
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Couples
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
Language
- English
Insurance
- Sliding Scale
I can provide a superbill or receipt of services for out of network reimbursement.
