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she/her
Kristin KitagawaLMFT
High satisfaction rate with clients
Nice to meet you
A therapeutic relationship is personal. Finding the right style and fit is crucial, and clients often know internally what is or isnât working for them. I encourage clients to find that fit, whether with me or another provider. As a clinician and former elementary school teacher, I work from a growth-driven place of compassion, directness, and some humor along the way. The goal is to build coping skills, insight, and emotional independence so that, eventually, my assistance is no longer needed.
About Kristin
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Out-of-pocket
Communication Style
Casual, Direct, Empowering, Exploratory, Solution-oriented
Focus areas
Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Stress, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Parents
Years of Experience
12+
The goal is to build coping skills, insight, and emotional independence so that, eventually, my assistance is no longer needed.
License number
#48019
Approaches
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
Degrees/Programs:
Master of Science, Psychology, California State University, San Bernardino
Master of Arts, Education, Educational Psychology Emphasis, University of California at
Riverside
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, University of California at Los Angeles
Teacher Preparation Program, University of California at Riverside, graduate division
Clinical License:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Board of Behavioral Sciences of California
Education Credential/Certifications:
Clear Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate,
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Gifted and Talented Education Certificate - Elementary Education, University of
California
Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, California Commission on
Teacher Credentialing
Additional Trainings:
Anxiety Treatment Techniques and qualifications
- Certificate of Successful Completion for a 12+-hour didactic training and at least 10+
years of clinical experience with anxiety reduction interventions.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) qualifications:
- Certificate of Successful Completion for a 19-hour didactic and interactive training
and at least 8+ years of clinical experience using EMDR as a treatment intervention.
Domestic Violence (DV) Advocate Training qualifications:
- Certificate of Completion for a 40-hour training and utilization of DV knowledge for
at least 8+ years of clinical treatment.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Tapping qualifications:
- Certificate of Successful Completion for a 6-hour didactic training of EFT and at least
3+ years of clinical experience using EFT as treatment for anxiety and emotional
regulation.
Addiction, Trauma, & Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and qualifications
- Certificate of Successful Completion for a 5+-hour didactic training and at least 5+
years of clinical experience using ACEs as a treatment measure and intervention.
Clinical Supervisor of AMFT, ACSW, and APCC Qualifications:
- Certificate of Completion for a 20-hour training, Supervisor Self-Assessment Report
recorded with California BBS, and at least 7+ years of clinical experience supervising
associate therapists in pursuit of licensure.
Interests
Reading, exercise, and cooking sound like great responses, but in reality, watching movies (or series nowadays đ) and spending time with family bring me joy and balance.
License details
Kristin Kitagawa,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#48019 (exp August 2027)