Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Christian Counseling Partner in San Francisco
Christian Psychotherapy Service has served the Bay Area for over 35 years, providing compassionate and professional counseling rooted in Christian faith. Our multidisciplinary team of psychotherapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists specializes in addressing emotional pain, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational conflicts through evidence-based modalities. We integrate clinical expertise with spiritual guidance to support individuals, couples, and families during day, evening, and weekend appointments.Our therapists offer specialized care for religious trauma, codependency, cultural identity issues, and missionary care, while maintaining a commitment to continued learning and ethical practice. We prioritize creating safe spaces for healing and provide reduced-rate services for ministry leaders and low-fee clients.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couple Counseling
Family Therapy
Pre-Marital Counseling
Medication Referrals
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We integrate Christian faith with clinical expertise for holistic healing.
- Our therapists specialize in religious trauma and cultural identity issues.
- We offer reduced-rate services for ministry leaders and families.
- Our team includes Prepare and Enrich Facilitators for pre-marital counseling.
- We provide EMDR therapy for trauma and anxiety treatment.
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions address depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions through personalized treatment plans. Clients work one-on-one with licensed therapists to develop coping strategies and achieve emotional healing. The integration of Christian values creates a safe space for spiritual exploration during recovery.
Couple Counseling
Specialized counseling helps couples improve communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust in relationships. Our therapists address infidelity, pre-marital preparation, and relational dynamics using evidence-based approaches. Sessions focus on strengthening emotional connections and fostering healthy partnership patterns.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses intergenerational conflicts, parenting challenges, and trauma recovery through systemic approaches. Our clinicians help families develop healthier communication patterns and resolve crises related to special needs children, caregiving, or loss. Sessions promote collective healing and relational resilience.
Pre-Marital Counseling
Structured 8-10 session packages prepare couples for marriage through personality assessments and relationship skill-building. Using Prepare-Enrich Inventories, therapists guide discussions about family history, expectations, and conflict resolution strategies. The program strengthens foundations for long-term marital success.
Medication Referrals
While not offering in-house medication management, we provide psychiatrist referrals for clients needing pharmacological treatment. Our therapists coordinate care with external psychiatric professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment plans for mental health conditions requiring medication support.
People
Tate Kyungmin Chang
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Specializes in religious trauma and codependency treatment with EMDR certification. Provides affirming space for clients navigating faith deconstruction and high-control environment recovery. Holds California License #13917.
Mollie Tobias
Marriage and Family Therapist
Focuses on anxiety, sexual assault recovery, and self-esteem issues. Certified Prepare and Enrich Facilitator with expertise in grief counseling and relocation adjustment. Offers trauma-informed care for relationship healing.
Kelly Pong-Der
Marriage and Family Therapist
Specializes in Asian-American women's cultural identity formation and multi-ethnic couples counseling. Provides missionary care and re-entry support through culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches. Certified Prepare and Enrich Facilitator.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual, couple, family, and pre-marital therapy using evidence-based approaches like EMDR. Our therapists specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, and relational conflicts.
Are your therapists Christian?
Yes, all our therapists integrate Christian faith into their practice while maintaining professional counseling standards. We respect diverse spiritual journeys and create safe spaces for exploration.
Do you accept insurance?
Most therapists are out-of-network providers. Clients receive receipts for potential insurance reimbursement. Check with your provider about out-of-network mental health benefits and reimbursement rates.
How are therapists matched with clients?
Clients review therapist profiles detailing specialties and approaches. Initial consultations help determine compatibility. We consider presenting issues, therapeutic style preferences, and scheduling needs during matching.
Are sliding scale fees available?
Yes, some therapists offer reduced fees based on income. Ministry leaders and families may qualify for discounted rates. Discuss financial options directly with your chosen therapist.
What if I need medication?
While we don't provide medication management, we can refer you to collaborating psychiatrists. Our therapists coordinate care with medical professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment plans.
