I believe that developing care and compassion for ourselves is the foundation of presence, loving relationship and connection to others.

A few questions to consider…

1

What are the issues you want to address and/or the skills you want to learn?

Needing help with anxiety, depression, loss, or relationship issues? Something else?

2

First experience in therapy, or a return with different or deeper goals?

Let’s make sure that I have good insight into where you are on your journey into healing.

3

Would you be interested in creating a plan that best fits your life and schedule?

Schedule a free phone consultation to discuss what frequency and approaches might work best.

"I want to thank you again for guiding me on this journey. I know that the work you've helped me do is important and life-changing, yet I'm not sure I even yet understand the magnitude.  I appreciate you, your insights, your experience, and your willingness to share information with me so very much.  I've learned so much from you, and I am grateful."

— Robin, Greenstone client

FAQs

~Kirsten will be working in person and via Telehealth. Please think about which option best serves your needs~

How long will our work together take?

Successful therapy can take as little as a handful of sessions, or as long as a decade. Very often, clients work with me on an every other week or monthly basis, initially, and then either stop or schedule with me on a less frequent basis. I value providing continuity of care for my clients and client families, and have many clients come back for additional work months or years after our initial sessions.

What are Kirsten’s areas of expertise?

I am a state and nationally licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I received my Master’s Degree in Psychology in 1993, and became licensed in 1996, after many years of intensive training and supervision in Washington state. I am a general practice psychotherapist with expertise in adolescence, family of origin work, grief and loss, and relationships with aging and/or mentally ill parents. I also particularly enjoy helping couples develop intimate relationship skills and healthy sexuality, as well as using the Enneagram, mindfulness practices, and compassionate communication for enhancing insight and changing patterns of behavior.

How do I become a client?

When you are ready, either email or leave a voicemail for me, to check about new client availability. I often have a wait list, though things can change quickly, and I sometimes have openings in a matter of weeks.