I am licensed in California with 5 years of experience working directly with individuals in the comfort of their own homes utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. In the past, I have helped clients with anxiety and depression, healing attachment styles, understanding family systems and how we operate within them, ADHD, and PTSD. I have supported clients who are polyamorous, engaged with the kink/BDSM community, and have substance use concerns.
With my clients, I focus on building communication skills, understanding the mind-body connection, and radical self-acceptance. I'm a big believer that when we own our emotions and feel confident in our communication we can strengthen any relationship, not only with others but also with ourselves. Together we can identify what strategies and tools work best for you, and most importantly are sustainable independently.
Seeking out support is not always an easy task and I am here to help with active tools to test out, fresh perspectives to build new knowledge, and a strengthened sense of self.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Jealousy, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 118369
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Kirsten is the best, highly highly recommended her. She is attentive, intelligent, and understanding. All the things you want when you are deciding to jump into therapy. It was a leap for me to get back into it again but she makes you feel comfortable and open. Thx Kirsten!
Written on Feb 16, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes