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Greetings! My name is Kristine, License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and I am located in the Sacramento region. I received my degree in 2016 from San Jose State University and have held positions within corporations, government systems, and nonprofits which led me to private practice in 2020. I have had the privilege to support children, adolescents, young adults, general adult community, and elders throughout my career and find fulfillment with this diversity. I provide therapy with a person-centered approach and tailored guidance to address emotional, behavioral, and relational issues. My areas of focus include ADHD, anxiety, coaching, depression, domestic violence, family conflict, grief and loss, relationship issues, spirituality, substance use, trauma, and issues related to life transitions. I'm experienced with the complexities of acute mental illness, navigation through the mental health system, criminal justice system specifically for victims of crime, first-hand knowledge of being a parent, grandparent, and receiving therapy myself to sort through life's challenges. During our work together, you'll gain valuable insight into yourself and the factors which may have hindered your personal growth. My approach is rooted in empathy and I aim to reduce problematic symptoms and improve clients' self-esteem, insight, and overall quality of life.
In our first session, we'll start with brief introductions and discuss your expectations for therapy. We will also discuss your current challenges and what an ideal outcome may look like for you. This will allow me to understand your goals and how I can best support you in future sessions.
I have extensive experience serving diverse communities and bring a compassionate and empathetic approach. I'm experienced with the complexities of acute mental illness, navigation through the mental health and criminal justice systems specifically for victims of crime, first-hand knowledge of being a parent, grandparent, and receiving therapy myself to sort through life's challenges. I believe that feeling seen, heard, and valued are fundamental to any relationship and provide a safe, warm, and encouraging environment to support you on this journey of discovery.
The life stages from childhood to adulthood can be extremely challenging to navigate and I foster an environment that is validating and accepting amid these challenges. With a deep understanding of the difficulties my clients face, I aim to empower my clients to navigate life's transitions with resilience and confidence.
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Cash - $185 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Arlo
AvMed
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
IHSS Healthy Workers
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT increases awareness of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way. I will support you to identify, challenge, and reframe negative thoughts which are barriers to the life you deserve.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is to provide a balance between compassion and validation regarding issues and mental health symptoms experienced which will support your ability to modify how challenges are being processed. I support my clients to learn new skills, improve emotion regulation, and learn how to have healthy relationships.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
SFBT is based on positive psychology principles and practices, and it's designed to help clients change by exploring their current resources and future hopes. I use this method to support you to achieve an identified goal while focusing on your strengths to achieve this and look forward to the future.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I have found mindfulness based therapy to be effective when treating addiction, anxiety, and depression. Combining mindfulness and CBT helps clients to gain coping skills and increase present moment awareness.
5 ratings with written reviews
October 22, 2025
Kristine is a talented listener and has a very thoughtful and sincere way of adding insights. She's introduced simple, effective practices that have allowed me to identify and challenge some of the long-held patterns that are no longer serving me. And I feel like with our work, I'm building a foundation to navigate more challenging situations.
August 21, 2025
I gained clarity on some of the hormonal aspects of ADHD and eating sugar. She seems to utilize AI during sessions, which was weird and kind of helpful. It did keep me from feeling like she was fully present with me. Her presence, warmth, and validation were not strong enough for me to feel comfortable unpacking deeper issues beyond my ADHD.
June 5, 2025
I have only had my intro session so far, but I think first impressions are the most important. It went amazing, I am already looking forward to the next.