Christine Minakakis
My name is Christine Minakakis and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I specialize in working with adults with ADHD, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges and stress as well as challenges specific to immigrants or adult children of immigrants around issues of cultural identity and belonging. Whether you were diagnosed as a child, just last week, or are contemplating ADHD for the first time, our work together can help you understand, embrace, and celebrate your neurodivergent mind.
If I were to define my approach to therapy in three words it would be: collaborative, solutions-focused, and supportive. I see my role as your therapist as helping you clarify your goals, values, and priorities and for me to provide the catalyst for insight and skills-building to help you achieve those goals.
My clients often tell me that they feel much better even after one session! You’ll leave our first session feeling heard, supported, and cared for - and probably a little bit lighter. I’ll ask many question to begin to get to know you, but we’ll go at a pace and a depth that feels safe and comfortable for you each step of the way.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Career Concerns Chronic Medical Condition Chronic Pain College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Emotional Regulation Executive Functions Existential Challenges / Crises Financial Insecurity Gender Identity Grief and Loss Immigration Stress Life Transitions Perfectionism Relationship Issues Self-esteem Sexuality Sexual Orientation Sleep Social Anxiety Stress Stress from Academics Suicidality Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Christine Minakakis is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Carelon Optum Oxford Quest Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcarePaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
Claim Submission:
I will complete and submit paperwork on your behalf for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1013429562Rates
| First session | $225 |
| Ongoing sessions | $225 |
Locations
Practice Hours
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| Wednesday | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
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Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Eclectic Emotionally Focused Therapy Executive Functions Coaching Existential Feminist Humanistic Meditation Mind-Body Mindfulness Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Narrative Positive Psychology Psychodynamic Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Somatic Strength-Based Trauma FocusedModalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)Communities
Athletes First-Gen Immigrants LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color People with Disabilities Trans non-binary gender fluid UndocumentedMeeting Options
Qualifications
- License(s): CA-135281
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Race(s): White
- Gender(s): Woman
- Sexual Orientation(s): Bisexual
- Religion(s): Orthodox Christian