I am a Washington State Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with the Washington State Department of Health having earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Southern California. I am a member of the National Association of Social Workers. I began my formal study of psychology and psychotherapy as an outcome of seeking my own solutions to life issues as they emerged in early and mid-adulthood, including a late ADHD diagnosis. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, families and groups in community-based as well as outpatient treatment settings, both in person and virtually. My work, prior to entering private practice, focused on serving children/adolescents and their families in community based therapy. In private practice I see adults with concerns related to depression, stress and anxiety, adjustments/life transitions, relational problems, family conflict, ADHD, school/work difficulties, trauma and 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. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
OR LCSW L15368
WA LICSW LW61132814
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Kristen is an amazing and supportive therapist that understands my needs and is helping me to reach my goals. I really appreciate her.
Written on May 09, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes