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Chris "Bucky" Bateman, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Renewal Counseling Centers
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Couples Counseling, Blended Families, Divorce, Family Conflict, Infidelity,

Introduction

I’m Chris “Bucky” Bateman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Diego with a particular focus on couples and relationships. I help couples who care deeply about each other but find themselves stuck in the same arguments, feeling disconnected, or struggling to communicate in ways that actually bring them closer. I also work with individuals and families navigating relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, anxiety, and other difficult seasons. My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative, helping clients better understand the patterns beneath what is happening and create meaningful, lasting change.

GENDER Male

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights & weekends
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • LMFT #106150 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Interfaith
  • Jewish
  • Multi-Faith
  • Agnostic
  • Atheist

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • 50 Min Session $225
  • 90 min Session $400

Locations

San Diego First Church office
San Diego, CA 92106-2873
Sea Change Office
La Jolla, CA 92037-5423
Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Marriage and Family Therapy - Fuller Theological Seminary

Certifications

  • Couples
  • Grief
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Play Therapy
  • Families
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health
  • CBT
  • ACT

Professional Affiliations

  • American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)

FAQ

Is Chris "Bucky" Bateman, LMFT accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Chris "Bucky" Bateman, LMFT is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Chris "Bucky" Bateman, LMFT also offers a free consultation.
Does Chris "Bucky" Bateman, LMFT offer telehealth appointments? Chris "Bucky" Bateman, LMFT does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Chris "Bucky" Bateman, LMFT specialize in? Chris "Bucky" Bateman, LMFT specializes in the following areas: Blended Families, Couples Counseling, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Infidelity, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Men's Issues, and Relationship Issues.
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