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Christopher Boyden-DeShazer, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
APLA Health Center, Mid‑Wilshire

Christopher is a licensed clinical social worker recognized by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. They earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California.

Christopher has more than a decade of experience supporting individuals from many backgrounds and communities experiencing barriers to care, including those affected by trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and serious mental illness. Throughout their professional career, Christopher has focused on promoting culturally responsive behavioral health care for the community.

Christopher utilizes a collaborative, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive clinical approach infused with mindfulness. They work from a non-pathologizing, non-judgmental stance and value the full range of client identities and experiences. Grounded in a humanistic perspective, Christopher uses empathy and kindness to help clients recognize strengths, build resilience, and foster personal growth.

Languages Spoken: English

Specialty Areas

Anxiety / OCD / Panic
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Substance Use and Addiction
Grief / Loss / Bereavement

Theoretical Approach

Mindfulness
Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Harm Reduction
Seeking Safety
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Strengths Based

APLA Health Center, Mid‑Wilshire

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