Therapist in San Diego, California Christopher Stone, Therapist
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Christopher Stone, LMFT, MA
Chris Stone is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing since 2009. He earned a Master of Arts at Pepperdine University, a B.S. at Arizona State University (Magna Cum-Laude), and a Certificate in Management of Human Resources at Sonoma State University. Chris feels that what is helpful is utilizing training and experience along with empathy, compassion, and optimism to assist in identifying and working towards goals related to growth and improvement in mental health. Outside of work, Chris enjoys trying new things, pickleball, social and family activities, movies, music, hanging out with his cat, exercise, coffee houses, dining, dancing (salsa, swing), and watching sports.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- EMDR
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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Pepperdine University
Professional | 2010
Malibu, CA, US
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Arizona State University
Undergraduate | 2008
Tempe, AZ, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Christopher Stone. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Christopher Stone generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Christopher Stone's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Christopher Stone:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Christopher Stone is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
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Yes, Christopher Stone does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Christopher Stone is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.