Clinical psychologist · Researcher · Author
Christopher P. Plant, PhD
A research-trained clinical psychologist in California who treats anxiety, depression and trauma with evidence-based care, especially CBT and ACT, and integrates Christian faith for clients who want it.
- CBT
- ACT
- Process-Based Therapy
- Christian integration
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Mindfulness-based
- Motivational Interviewing
Training and experience
Education
PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Clinical training
Internship and postdoctoral fellowship, Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Settings
Veterans Affairs (VA), integrated behavioral health in primary care and specialty medicine, psychiatric inpatient, substance use treatment, geriatrics, juvenile justice, faith-based clinics and hospitals, performance centers, and private practice
Research and writing
Co-author of 16 peer-reviewed scientific publications, including randomized controlled trials and research on CBT, bereavement, substance use in later life, and mental health and sport performance. Author of Freedom from Anxiety and Worry: A Guided Journey to Christ-Centered Change. Publications on ResearchGate →
License
Licensed Psychologist, California PSY 32763
How I work
My style is compassionate and inquisitive. Together we identify the main areas of concern, set clear goals tailored to you, and use specific, targeted evidence-based interventions shown to produce meaningful change in people’s lives. For me, the ultimate measure of success is helping you get back in contact with your values and live a meaningful, satisfying life. I see symptoms and problems as barriers to what you most want, and therapy is how we face, navigate and overcome them so you can refocus on what truly matters.
Faith and therapy
Whole-person care means respecting what matters most to you. For clients who want it, faith is part of treatment, held to the same clinical standard as everything else. For those who don’t, it stays out.
The book
Freedom from Anxiety and Worry: A Guided Journey to Christ-Centered Change
Dr. Plant’s short, practical guide pairs Scripture with research-backed tools for breaking the cycle of worry.
Work with Dr. Plant
Insurance or private pay · Secure video anywhere in California