Accepting new clients · Fridays by telehealth
A Bridge between Faith and Evidence-Based Practice
Christian therapy, grounded in research.
Christopher P. Plant, PhD, is a research-trained clinical psychologist treating anxiety, depression and trauma with proven approaches like CBT and ACT, and integrating Christian faith as much or as little as you want. Secure telehealth anywhere in California.
- Trained at
- PhD, UNLV
Loma Linda Univ. School of Medicine - Researcher
- 16 peer-reviewed papers
Randomized controlled trials - In-network
- Aetna
Optum / UnitedHealthcare - Private pay
- $200 per 50-min session
Fridays, by secure video
What we can work on together
All services →Why it’s different
A researcher’s rigor, with room for faith
Dr. Plant is both a practicing clinician and a published researcher. He has co-authored 16 peer-reviewed studies, including randomized controlled trials, the gold standard for testing whether a treatment works. That background shapes every session: treatment is chosen for its evidence and tailored to you.
Dr. Plant’s research and training →CBT
Change the thought and behavior patterns that keep anxiety and depression going.
ACT
Make room for hard thoughts and feelings, and act on what matters to you.
A plan built for you
Treatment targets what keeps you stuck, instead of a one-size-fits-all program.
Christian integration
Faith brought into treatment when you want it, held to the same clinical standard.
Two ways to start
Use your insurance or pay privately. Either way you get the same care.
Using insurance
In-network with Aetna and Optum, which manages mental health benefits for many UnitedHealthcare plans. You pay your plan’s copay or coinsurance, and we verify benefits before your first session. Other plans →
Private pay
$200 per 50-minute session. Nothing is billed to insurance, so no diagnosis goes on an insurance claim. Coaching is private pay.
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.
About Dr. Plant
Warm, direct, and grounded in the research.
Dr. Plant earned his PhD in clinical psychology at UNLV and trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He has worked in the VA, primary care and specialty medicine, psychiatric inpatient units and faith-based hospitals, and has co-authored 16 peer-reviewed publications, including randomized controlled trials.
Read Dr. Plant’s background →Getting started
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Send a request
Fill out the short form. Dr. Plant replies by email to schedule a Friday session.
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Benefits and paperwork
We verify your insurance, and you complete intake forms through the secure portal.
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First session by video
Meet from home, anywhere in California, on a secure, confidential platform.
Common questions
Do I have to be Christian to work with Dr. Plant?
No. Faith is brought into therapy only if you ask for it. Every client gets the same evidence-based care.
Which insurance plans do you accept?
Aetna and Optum/UnitedHealthcare, plus Blue Shield of California PPO. Private pay is $200 per 50-minute session.
Is therapy by video as effective as in person?
For most people, yes. Research on telehealth treatment for PTSD, anxiety and depression shows results comparable to in-office care.
Where do you see clients?
By secure video, for adults located anywhere in California.
Ready to take the next step?
Insurance or private pay · Secure video anywhere in California