I’m Kristy
(she | her)
Human, therapist, storyteller, partner, parent x2, wounded healer, and more. I specialize in therapy for men, although all are welcome in my room. I see clients who identify as men, women, trans, and non-binary/non-conforming.
I spent a lot of time on this page making it perfect, then realized it was super boring and distant. Which, why in the world would anyone want to share their time with that? This page is actually supposed to be a glimpse of what you will get in the therapy room. I’m warm, inviting, and I think sort of funny (you decide.)
So, what you probably want to know is…
Do I know what I’m doing?
What inspires me to work with clients around anxiety, trauma, family-of-origin issues, and relational concerns?
I’ve been there. I get it. My anxious attachment is alive and well(?). Anxiety is my daily struggle, and, sneak peek… there isn’t a cure, but we can sit with it, we can shrink it, and make life around anxiety a bit more enjoyable. Healing goes way faster when we lead with feelings, although they can be uncomfortable.
Because I've experienced this, I know the work it takes. My clients are the best people to work with; they are just sick of being unhappy and letting these concerns take over, so they are ready to make the needed changes. The clients that I work with are brave, smart, curious, amazing humans who need a little support.
What am I not? Well, there are many things, but I won’t always agree with everything you say. I might agree sometimes, but I’ll lend a different perspective other times. I might be wrong, and I encourage you to tell me when you have differing opinions. I will hold space for you. I will challenge you. I will cry with you. We will also laugh, a lot. We’ll probably talk about some painful things; and most importantly, you will not be alone.
To answer the first question: Yes, I know what I'm doing. Being a therapist is my passion. I’m one of the lucky people that love what I do and I would like to think that I’m damn good at it. Plus, I’m always in some training to get better for YOU.
Okay, here's the resume-type stuff you might want to know….
Education and Certs
Master’s Degree (MA) from Antioch University, Seattle
Master's Degree (MFA) in Film & Creative Producing from Columbia University
Trauma Research Foundation for Traumatic Stress, Cert Candidate
Certified Grief Informed Professional
The Gottman Method, Couples Therapy Training: Levels One & Two
The Gottman Method, Couples Therapy Training: Trauma and Affairs
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) 4-day Externship Training 2023
Click here to learn more about some of the affiliations and allyship movements I support