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Kristin KitagawaLMFT

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A therapeutic relationship is personal. Finding the right style and fit is crucial, and clients often know internally what is or isn’t 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

Cigna/Evernorth, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Cash (out of pocket), Out of state BlueCard PPO

Communication Style

Casual, Direct, Empowering, Exploratory, Solution-oriented

Focus areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Parents

Years of Experience

12+

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The goal is to build coping skills, insight, and emotional independence so that, eventually, my assistance is no longer needed.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MS - Psychology, California State University MA - Educational Psychology Emphasis, University of California

Interests

Reading, exercise, and cooking sound like great responses, but in reality, watching movies (or series nowadays 😊) and spending time with family bring me joy and balance.

License details

Kristin Kitagawa,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
# (exp August 2027)