LMFT, 14 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
Hello and welcome! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Masters Degree from Phillips Graduate Institute and have been providing therapeutic services in a variety of settings with multiple populations for over 13 years. With years of experience in the field, I bring a deep understanding of the complexities of human relationships and the impact they have on your overall well-being. I draw from evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, attachment and family systems theory, to help you navigate through your challenges and achieve the outcomes you desire. In our sessions, we will work collaboratively to explore your concerns, uncover underlying patterns, and develop practical strategies for overcoming obstacles.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, explore the specific challenges you're experiencing, explore the goals you hope to achieve that will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Your well-being and satisfaction are my top priorities, and I am committed to supporting you every step of the way. I am passionate about helping individuals and families thrive. With a client-centered approach, I provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your challenges, strengthen your connections, and find the tools you need to create a fulfilling and harmonious life. I believe in creating a non-judgmental and empathetic space where you can openly express your thoughts, emotions, and concerns. I strive to foster a therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and confidentiality. I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs and goals. Whether you are facing communication issues, conflicts, trust issues, or any other relationship difficulties, I am here to guide you towards positive change and growth.
I enjoy working with individuals who are active and engaged in therapy sessions, who have a thirst for knowledge and learning. My clients are eager to make changes in their lives, but don't yet have the tools or understanding of how to make their goals a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about the changes in their lives, and enjoy a personable, warm and collaborative approach in their therapy in sessions.
Attachment based methods look at the connection between a child's early attachment experiences with primary caregivers, and the child's ability to develop normally, and ultimately form healthy emotional connections in relationships as an adult.
Humanistic therapy focuses on self-actualization and personal development. It helps people uncover their authentic selves and realize their full potential. Through this process, people can gain clarity about their values, aspirations, and goals, leading to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
CBT helps people learn how to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on their behavior and emotions. Through CBT, faulty thoughts are identified, challenged, and replaced with more objective, realistic thoughts.
The aim of DBT is to help with understanding and accepting the experience of intense feelings, The main goals are to teach people how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others.
Grief is a process, that can be associated with many forms of loss. Validating and normalizing each stage of grief is critical to healing. The goal of grief therapy is to assist individuals with understanding the process, assist with strategies regarding adjustment to the loss, and collaboratively create plan for future.
3 ratings with written reviews
July 7, 2025
I don’t even know where to start with Kristina. You just gotta meet her! Call now. She’ll empower you to manage all your woes!
June 23, 2025
She definitely understands my situation and why I feel the way I feel. She has great advice and insight. She is very empathetic and knowledgeable and has a gr
January 31, 2025
wow. my heart is racing, and i think it's in a good way. i'm walking out of this session with a plan, with a purpose, and with a new perspective. i feel dedicated to growing and regulating myself with Kristina's help, and i think i'm going to go have a glass of water to take care of my physical self.