Chris Chaffin(He/Him/His)

Dr. Christopher Chaffin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Long Beach, CA. Chris specializes in helping clients grapple with the many existential questions that arise throughout adulthood. This can include moments where clients feel overwhelmed when considering the many choices they’ve made in their lives, who they include in their lives, and where they’re currently headed. Many clients start therapy to explore their identities and to gain a better understanding of what’s gotten them to their current stage. Sometimes, feeling confused or unfulfilled on a daily basis can lead to mental health conditions like depression, addiction, or low self-esteem.

Chris helps his clients explore these existential questions and find insight into what they want, who they are, and where they want to go. His approach is existential-humanistic, however he integrates other therapy modalities to meet the diverse needs of his clients. He encourages clients to reflect on what brings their emotions to the forefront and understand why those emotions matter. Chris’ goal is to offer authentic, compassionate therapy services for clients of all identities and backgrounds. He has experience working with LGBTQI+ individuals and those in non-monogamous relationships.

Chris earned his Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, MFT Specialization and his Doctor of Psychology in Marital and Family Therapy from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. His background includes experience in low-income community psychology and dual-diagnosis residential work. Besides running a therapy practice, Chris is an adjunct professor of graduate psychology and loves learning more about the world, his patients, and himself as a therapist.