I am licensed in California and Virginia with 25 years of doctoral level work experience. I served 24 years in the military in addition to 18 years as a Federal employee. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & career difficulties. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Blended family issues, Body image, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA Psychologist 19719
VA Psychologist 0810004924
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Kirsten is incredibly kind, professional, knowledgeable, and experienced. She lends a level of expertise that is very hard to find. I highly recommend her for military families and/or people with kids! I come out of every session feeling exponentially better, calmer, more organized in thought. Her help has been life changing! If you’re choosing a therapist, look no further ✨
Written on Jul 08, 2025 after therapy with Kirsten for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd