Christina Ching

Christina Ching accepts Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, and Prime Health. 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 Ching is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Christina is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Christina’s California license number is LCSW95964, 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 Ching has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Christina’s education and training include MSW - Social Welfare, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs. Over that time, Christina has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, and Students.

Christina Ching works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, and Self-Harm, 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 Ching draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Christina’s style is affirming, empowering, exploratory, and warm. In Christina’s words: “Together, we’ll uncover your inherent strengths and work toward building the life you envision for yourself.”

Christina Ching (she/her) offers therapy in English. Christina identifies as East Asian.

Christina Ching offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 265 S Randolph Ave in Brea. 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 Ching 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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