Kristal Bayer
Kristal Bayer
(she/her)
Hi I'm Kristal Bayer, I attended the University of California, Santa Barbara for undergrad where I majored in Psychology and minored in education and went on to complete my Masters degree in Social Work at Cal State Long Beach in 2011. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience working in California. I have worked with a wide range of clients in my practice, including Toddlers to the elderly. My therapy style is warm and client-oriented. I walk alongside my clients, helping them learn to cope with life stressors and bring insight into harmful coping mechanisms. To assist clients in developing positive problem-solving skills and positive social interactions to increase self-esteem and develop self-awareness. My approach is tailored to each client upon initial assessment. I applaud you for coming this far and seeking therapy, a decision that sometimes may not be the easiest. I look forward to meeting you and assisting you in your journey.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is always a more formal session. I know at times client's have mentioned feeling as if they've already had several assessments before they're linked to a therapist and I fully understand, however, with me getting to complete your initial assessment and discuss treatment goals allows me to fully tailor my interventions to best suit your needs.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I believe my biggest strength as a clinician is to listen and assuring you that you've been heard and understood. That in itself can go a long way. I have been certified and experienced in a variety of evidence based practices and I believe that education allows me to pull tools from each modality and tailor it to what suits you the best. Last but not least, another strength is to tailor therapy to your needs, positive and person centered psychology is at the core of my treatment practice.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal clients are client's ready to be fully engaged and work on their mental health symptoms that are affecting their life. I have worked with a wide range of client's, initially my primary focus after grad school was with children and adolescents. Now with my experience I have expanded and have had a lot of experience working primarily with adults.
About Kristal Bayer
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I am certified in trained in CBT model, I apply it in my day to day sessions to help reduce the negative thought cycle and increase positive emotions and behaviors to help decrease mental health symptoms. Each session and CBT interventions are tailored to serve my client's needs.
Trauma-Focused CBT
As well as CBT I am also certified in Trauma focused CBT, where we're able to learn coping tools to help reduce symptoms initally and then delve into processing the trauma to allow my client's to heal.