Licensed to practice in California and accepts 46 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ and 8 more.
Kristina Modeste
(she/they)
Hello and congratulations on this major step in your wellness journey! I prioritize services to BIPOC LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples seeking support transforming their relational patterns while deepening understanding of self. Together we will utilize the power of relationship as a sacred tool, capable of moving us all further away from colonized markers of wellness, and closer to a version of healing rich with compassion, self-confrontation, and reverence for your personal story. Our work together will be rooted in the principles of liberation psychology and harm reduction. My aim is to amplify the innate wisdom existing in you, while guiding you towards a version of wellness that prioritizes curiosity and self-celebration!
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session will serve as a space to cultivate safety while increasing understanding of your personal story. This will be a time to move at a collaborative pace that honors the experiences that have brought you here. We'll spend time exploring past narratives, relational habits, and goals for treatment together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My integrative approach allows me to attune to wherever you may be located on your wellness journey. You are a multi-faceted human deserving of care that engages with the nuanced intersections of your identities. My clinical perspective is rooted in liberation psychology with an emphasis on trauma informed somatic practices and relational psychoanalysis. In other words, our work together aims to honor, confront, understand, and care for the whole person that you are. My time in community mental health has informed my clinical insight, granting me the opportunity to prioritize services for folks existing at the intersection of several systemically excluded identities (i.e., clients identifying as HIV+, sex workers, 2LGBTQIA+, non-monogamous, and existing with varying substance use disorders). I offer my services to individuals, couples, and all polyamorous configurations. Our work together will amplify the innate wisdom existing in you, while guiding you towards an authentic version of wellness in alignment withMy integrative approach allows me to attune to your emotional needs on your wellness journey. You are a multi-faceted human deserving of care that engages with the intersections of your identities. My clinical perspective is rooted in Liberation Psychology, Internal Family Systems, and trauma informed Somatic practices. In other words, our work together aims to honor, confront, understand, and care for the whole person that you are. My time in community mental health has informed my clinical insight, granting me the opportunity to prioritize services for folks identifying as HIV+, sex workers, 2LGBTQIA+, and existing with varying substance use disorders. I offer my services to individuals, couples, and all non-monogamous configurations. Our work together will amplify the innate wisdom existing in you, while guiding you towards an authentic version of wellness in alignment with your goals. your goals.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal client is an individual eager to deconstruct old narratives, beliefs, and ideals no longer serving their personal expansion. I prioritize my services to folks existing at the intersection of one or more systemically excluded identities, such as, LGBTQIA+, Non-monogomous, and BIPOC folks.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
LGBTQ
Other specialties
ADHD
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Spirituality
I identify as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Cash - $125 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Psychodynamic
My integrative approach has been informed by years of psychodynamic training, with emphasis on Somatic therapy and Emotionally Focused therapy treatment modalities. You are a complex human being deserving of care that honors and celebrates the full intersection of your identities.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
My integrative approach has been informed by years of psychodynamic training, with emphasis on Somatic therapy and Emotionally Focused therapy treatment modalities. You are a complex human being deserving of care that honors and celebrates the full intersection of your identities.
Somatic
My integrative approach has been informed by years of psychodynamic training, with emphasis on Somatic therapy and Emotionally Focused therapy treatment modalities. You are a complex human being deserving of care that honors and celebrates the full intersection of your identities.
1 rating with written reviews
May 25, 2026
The consultation appointment really made me feel heard and comfortable being able to open up with her gentle approach and direct questions. Definitely made me feel good about moving forward and scheduling regular sessions!