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Chrissy Brewer, MS, Marriage & Family Therapist in Lafayette

Chrissy Brewer

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS

Verified

Office

110 Lafayette Circle
Suite 200
Lafayette, California 94549
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Contact Information

phone: (925) 465-3888 x1
fax: (925) 934-6101

“It takes a great deal of courage for a person to enter into therapy. As a psychotherapist my style is relational, empathetic and practical. I am committed to providing a safe, supportive environment in order to reduce symptoms, facilitate healing, improve relationships and enhance coping strategies. I am experienced in both long and short-term therapy. Areas of expertise include: Suicide prevention, depression and trauma; Crisis Intervention; Recovery issues (e.g. substance abuse, dependence, sexual abuse and eating disorders); Managing life transitions; Self-injury and depression; Treatment of anxiety and phobias; Loss and bereavement issues; CISD; Spiritual perspectiv; Peak performance

I approach each client as a unique individual, couple and family. I work collaboratively with my clients in order to define treatment objectives and achieve desired results. Treatment modalities include EMDR, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, couples, groups and in-depth psychotherapy. I am dedicated to professional development through ongoing training.

My background as a psychotherapist, grief specialist and trauma expert provides clients with a variety of methods to reduce symptoms and attain personal aspirations. I am experienced in both long and short-term therapy. My work includes consultation and training to community organizations, professionals and families.”

Chrissy Brewer offers a free phone consultation

GENERAL
  • Gender: Female
  • Years in Practice: 10+ Years
  • Avg Cost (per session): $80 - $90
  • Sliding Scale: Yes
  • Accepted Insurance Plans:
    • Aetna
    • BlueCross and/or BlueShield
    • Claremont EAP
    • ComPsych
    • Concern EAP
    • Corvel
    • Evolutions
    • Great-West
    • Health Net
    • MHN/Managed Health Network
    • PacifiCare
    • UBH
    • United
    • ValueOptions
    • Victims of Crime
  • Please ask about your health
    insurance coverage when you
    arrange your first visit.
CLIENT FOCUS
  • Ethnicity: Any
  • Gender: All
  • Religious Orientation: Any
  • Gay/Lesbian Expertise: Yes
  • Age: Adolescents, Adults, Elders
QUALIFICATIONS
  • School: CSUH
  • Year Graduated: 1992
  • License No. and State: MFC33146 California
SPECIALTIES
(Strengths in green)
  • Depression
  • Anxiety or Fears
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Relationship Issues
  • Addiction or Substance Abuse
  • Child or Adolescent Issues
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Domestic Abuse or Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Elderly Persons Disorders
  • Gay Lesbian Issues
  • Infertility or Adoption
  • Loss or Grief
  • OCD
  • Spirituality
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Thinking Disorders
TREATMENT PREFERENCES
  • Orientation:
    Eclectic
    EMDR
  • Modality:
  • Group
EASY ACCESS