Licensed to practice in California and accepts 72 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 8 more.
(she/her)
I am a very empathetic and nurturing person by nature and always knew that I wanted to pursue a career in the helping professions. For two decades, I provided direct service to clients in need through my previous career in social services. Throughout that time, I gained extensive knowledge of the effects of trauma and training in mindfulness techniques for emotional regulation. I worked with diverse and disadvantaged populations with various diagnoses, such as personality disorders, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). My decision to become a licensed marriage and family therapist derived from my own uncertain life transitions in my personal life along with my desire to continue to further meet my passion for helping others in their times of need.
Our first session is all about getting to know you—what’s bringing you to therapy, what you’re hoping to work on, and how I can best support you. I’ll ask questions about your history, current challenges, and goals for therapy, but there’s no pressure to share anything you’re not ready to. This is also your time to get a feel for how I work and ask any questions you may have. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and understood. From there, we’ll begin to collaboratively explore what healing and growth might look like for you.
Clients often tell me they feel deeply seen and safe in our work together. I bring a calm, grounded presence and a nonjudgmental space where you can show up exactly as you are. One of my greatest strengths is helping clients connect the dots between past experiences and present patterns so they can begin to heal at the root. I integrate evidence-based approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and EMDR to support both insight and real change. I also tailor therapy to each individual—honoring your unique story, needs, and pace—while gently challenging you to move toward growth and greater self-understanding.
I work best with individuals who are ready to explore their inner world with honesty and curiosity, even if they're not quite sure where to begin. My ideal clients are often navigating life transitions, managing anxiety or relationship challenges, healing from past trauma, or working to shift long-standing patterns that no longer serve them. They may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—but they’re also open to growth and willing to do the work of self-discovery. Whether you're seeking clarity, healing, or more fulfilling relationships, I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where we can work together to create meaningful change.
Cash - $120 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
My approach to therapy focuses on helping you build emotional resilience, identify, challenge and reframe unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical tools to handle life’s challenges. I draw from a blend of therapeutic orientations—including CBT, EMDR, and psychodynamic therapy—so I can tailor our work to fit your unique needs and goals.
2 ratings with written reviews
July 20, 2026
Kristy does her best to really understand what you’re going through and give you ways to cope. She has a lot of great resources on self help and gives me great book recommendations to pinpoint my own experiences!
January 27, 2026
I am impressed with Kristy's style of therapy. She is direct, warm, intelligent and listens actively. I am comfortable opening up to her. I never say that because its never true, but in this case is.