Christopher (Chris) Pena
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
I help college students connect to their thoughts and feelings, progress toward an authentic self-relationship, and find vitality and meaning in life.
College, both undergraduate and graduate, is a time of discovery, exploration, learning, and making new friends and mentors. It can also be a time of personal and emotional confusion, upheaval, feeling disconnected from others, or maybe it’s just not quite the experience we hoped for. Undoubtedly, college is a critical time in our lives and can impact our sense of who we are for years. My approach is informed by cognitive behavioral therapy, existential psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic therapy. I am a proud "cat dad" of three black cats. I love to travel and play tennis. I am also fluent in French.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Depression
- Men's Issues
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Self-Esteem
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Treatment specialties
Treatments
- Humanistic Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Location
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – California
- Anthem – California
- Blue Shield of California – California
- Cigna – California
- Health Net – California
- HMC Healthworks – California
- Humana – California
- Magellan – California
- Optum – California
- UCSC Student Insurance – California
- In-network insurance
Credentials
Licenses
LMFT
51880, California