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Hi, I’m Kristen.

A therapist should know therapy from both sides.

I became a therapist for two main reasons. First, my beloved grandmother, who was a Jungian Psychologist, introduced me to depth psychology, dream work, and attachment theory when I was 15 years old. She provided me with a map to self discovery that I haven’t put down since.

Second, I have been a therapy client off and on since I was ten years old. My family history was fraught with disconnection, addiction, and various trauma cycles. Over the years my therapists have supported my ability to gain insight as well as build tools to create a life grounded in compassion, forgiveness, joy, spontaneity, and healthy adaptability.

I practice what I preach.

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

 Background

  • Modern Sex Therapy Institute, USA

    Couples and Sex Therapy Certificate (Current Enrollment)

    California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA

    Master of Arts in Integral Counseling Psychology (December 2015)

    Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC

    Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Minor in Health Promotion (December 2011)

  • Relational Life Therapy Level 1 (2026)

    Certified Focusing Professional: The International Focusing Institute (2023)

    Felt Sense Polyvagal Model: A Certificate for Treating Trauma and Addiction (2023)

    Bewegung Art Shüle für Tanz, Improvisation und Performance (2023)

    Birth Doula - Cornerstone (2014)

    Abortion Doula - Bay Area Doula Project (2013)

  • Bonita House Inc. Residential Treatment Program

    Program Director (August 2019 – January 2021)

    Admission Manager (Intake Coordinator) (April 2018 – August 2019)

    Residential Day Treatment Counselor (August 2017-April 2018)

    Seeds of Awareness, Fiddle Heads (April 2016 – August 2016)

    Church Street Integral Counseling Center – San Francisco, CA (2013-2015)

  • I spent seven years facilitating groups for adults and children. Including:

    Hearing Voices

    Managing Emotions

    WRAP Wellness Recovery Action Plan

    Relapse Prevention

    Healthy Relationships

    Community Meetings

    Clinical Meetings

    Staff Meetings

  • UC Berkeley, Guest Speaker, Reproduction in Modern Society, Spring 2019

    Spirit Weavers Gathering, Facilitator, Post-Abortion Healing Workshop, Summer 2019

    Spirit Weavers Gathering, Facilitator, Post-Abortion Healing Workshop Summer 2018

    UC Berkeley, Guest Speaker, Reproduction in Modern Society, Fall 2018

    UC Berkeley, Guest Speaker, Reproduction in Modern Society, Fall 2017

    Bay Area Doula Project, Guest Speaker, Deconstructing Multiple Abortion Stigma, Fall 2017

  • A desire to bridge polarities, nuance, storytelling, fairytales, everyday rituals, human rights advocates, contemplation on forgiveness and self-preservation, dreams, and learning to love being in-between.