Kristen Cubeta, LCSW

she/her

Licensed in CA #106413

Insurances Accepted: Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, Health Net/MHN

My style can be described as warm and laid-back. It is my goal to get to know each person I work with deeply so I can tailor treatment to fit their individual needs.

My Focus Areas

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic

My Therapy Style

I strive to provide evidence-based treatment, while also meeting my clients where they are and treating them as the expert of their experience. My style can be described as warm and laid-back. It is my goal to get to know each person I work with deeply so I can tailor treatment to fit their individual needs. I tend to utilize CBT and/or DBT strategies in most sessions.

My Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Psychodynamic, Solution-focused, Strengths-based

Education & Training

BS - Psychology, Appalachian State University

MSW - Social Work, The University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Get to Know Me

What are your interests outside of work?

Walking, going out to eat with friends, traveling, watching true crime shows, and reading

What book have you read more than once?

I have read Monkey Mind by Daniel Smith twice. It is a really interesting memoir on anxiety that I resonated with deeply.

Favorite organization/non-profit?

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) - they help survivors of sexual assault and work to end sexual violence.

How do you recharge?

I recharge by spending time alone.

Do you have any pets?

I have one cat. He is very food obsessed and one time clawed his way into a Costco size bag of food and started feasting.