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Christina Viani

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

9 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 7 Insurance providers

Meet Christina

A bit about my approach to therapy: As an LMFT specializing in trauma, my therapeutic approach is founded on a holistic and client-centered perspective. My chosen treatment modalities and interventions are selected and adjusted based on you, your goals, and what we are focusing on. Collaboration plays a vital role in our work together, as I deeply value your expertise in your own life. What you can expect from our first session: I believe in tailoring each therapy session to your unique needs and experiences, ensuring that your quest toward healing is personalized and meaningful. By fostering a trusting and supportive environment, my goal is to empower you and provide a safe space for you to explore your trauma and embark on the transformative process of recovery.

My goal is to empower you and provide a safe space for you to explore your trauma and embark on the transformative process of recovery.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Engaging
  • Open-minded
  • Solution-oriented
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Veterans

Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

629 State Street
Suite 249, Santa Barbara, California 93101

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Outside the therapy room, you can find me scuba diving, trying to keep up with the world through investigative journalism podcasts, or pretending it’s totally normal to read two books at once. At the moment I’m switching between Skippy Dies and The Nurture Revolution.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#LMFT104409 • California • LMFT

Education

MA - Clinical Psychology Healthy Aging Concentration, Antioch University

Christina Viani, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #LMFT104409 (exp August 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Christina Viani accepts Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, and Out-of-State BlueCard PPO. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Christina Viani is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Christina is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Christina’s California license number is LMFT104409, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Christina Viani has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Christina’s education and training include MA - Clinical Psychology Healthy Aging Concentration, Antioch University. Over that time, Christina has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community and Veterans.

Christina Viani works with Asian / Pacific Islander community and Veterans and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, IPV/DV, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use, and Trauma, among other areas. These are the areas where Christina spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Christina is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Christina Viani draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Christina’s style is affirming, engaging, open-minded, solution-oriented, and warm. In Christina’s words: “My goal is to empower you and provide a safe space for you to explore your trauma and embark on the transformative process of recovery.”

Christina Viani (she/her) offers therapy in English and Mandarin Chinese. Christina identifies as Asian or Pacific Islander, White, and Biracial/Multiracial.

Christina Viani offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 629 State Street in Santa Barbara. Christina is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Christina Viani is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Christina will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Christina’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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