I have been a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist since 1983. My experience includes working with groups, individuals, couples, and families dealing with a variety of issues such as domestic violence, child abuse, trauma, personality disorders, role adjustments, suicide, anxiety, stress, and depression to name a few. My training includes hypnotherapy, existential/humanistic dynamic therapy, family systems and strategic solution focused therapies, multicultural counseling.
My specializations include working with Spanish speaking families, crisis intervention and suicide prevention, group counseling, and trauma work through hypnotherapy and dialectal therapies.
I have an empathic style with a very genuine approach. I am flexible and at times direct, but attempt a certain humility with everyone as I believe people know more about themselves than I do.
I see myself joining clients on their raft and flowing downstream with them as they explore the waters of their lives. I like to think of myself as an anchor holding onto clients while they climb the mountain. The journey is not as scary when there is someone there to be an emotional support.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Blended Family Issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 18516
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Nothing but positive things to say- has been so professional, helpful, thoughtful, honest and constructive for me. Wouldn’t be in the place I am without her help, guidance , and feedback.
Written on Sep 01, 2021 after therapy with Kristi for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Kanel is very patient, understanding, actively listens, offer sound advise and choices, prompt with scheduling and very flexible. She is easy to talk too and you don't feel judged; she always point out the positives that one may over look.
Written on Jun 19, 2021 after therapy with Kristi for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues