A modern, down-to-earth approach to therapy
Relatable, evidence-based therapy designed to help teens and young adults feel more regulated, connected, and confident in who they are.
Based in Orange County, CA + Available Virtually to California Residents
Therapy That Meets You Where You Are
Helping you understand what you’re feeling, why it’s showing up, and what to do with it—without making it more complicated than it needs to be.
Sessions are a mix of real conversation, reflection, and tools you can actually use in your day-to-day life. No pressure to be perfect. No pressure to have it all figured out.
How This Therapy Works
Making sense of your emotions (without shame or judgment)
Building better relationships—with others and with yourself
Learning how to calm your system when things feel too loud or too much
You don’t need to be “fixed.” You just need space, support, and someone to help you get clear on what’s going on underneath it all.
Who Does the Therapy?
Hi, I’m Kristen!
AMFT #149665, Under Supervision by Angelica Carman LMFT #112225 of Revive Health Therapy
I’m a Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist and nervous system educator—here to help you make sense of your emotions and feel more like yourself again.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked in brand marketing. From the outside, my life looked polished and put together. But underneath, I was navigating heartbreak, insecurity, and the pressure to appear fine when I wasn’t. I know what it’s like to feel steady on the surface while struggling quietly inside.
That’s why I value creating a therapeutic space where you don’t have to perform or hold it all together. The fact that you’ve made it this far—even while carrying pain, doubt, or overwhelm—is proof of your resilience. My role is to help you see that strength and give you space to be your most honest self, however that looks: messy, undone, unsure, skeptical, overwhelmed, or imperfect.
I will do my part to earn your trust—to know you, your story, and your hopes and dreams—without judgment, with genuine encouragement, and with evidence-based strategies that create the safety needed to feel fully seen and understood. My goal is for you to feel equipped to ride the waves of life while also noticing the small, grounding things that support you and make it all worth it.
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Individual + Couple's Therapy
Personalized emotional care (therapy or coaching) for anxiety, burnout, heartbreak, or identity shifts
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Group Care + Workshops
Supportive small-group spaces and workshops to feel less alone and more understood (coming soon)
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Resources + Quick Fixes
Voice notes, worksheets & downloads for when you need fast, real relief for everyday stress and life circumstances
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Who I Work With
20–30-somethings
Teens & those who support them
Newly “adulting” grads
High-achievers, creators, and people-pleasers
Anxiously attached, heartbroken, or stuck in relationship patterns
You’re self-aware but overwhelmed—and ready to feel better.
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Areas of Expertise
Emotion Regulation + Nervous System Support
Relationship Anxiety + Attachment Healing
Identity Exploration + Self-Worth
Breakup Recovery + Relational Grief
Anxiety, Overthinking + Panic Attacks
Burnout, Stress + People-Pleasing
Rooted in neuroscience, attachment theory, and real-life tools.
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My Style + Approach
Grounded in emotional attunement, helpful education, and tools you can actually use through:
Nervous system regulation
Emotion-focused therapy
Parts work + attachment science
No pressure to perform—just space to feel, understand, and grow.
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Where I'm Located
In-person sessions in Newport Beach, CA (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Virtually for clients anywhere in California
Available for speaking and workshops virtually and in-person.
Coaching support available if you live outside of CA.
Making Sure I’m the Right Fit For You
Start with a free 15-minute consult. No pressure. Just real support.