I believe that inquiring into the truth of our own lived experience builds the foundation for mindful presence, loving relationship to self and deep connection to the human and non-human world.

A few questions to consider…

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What might allow you to know your life has purpose, meaning and value already?

Do you have any mindfulness or spiritual practices that you have learned or want to build upon?

2

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

I am committed to developing good insight into your life and you are on your journey into healing.

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

Please reach out to 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 Arizona mostly via Telehealth. She is pursuing licensure in California, with an intention to begin working in person in the North Bay area in Fall, 2025~

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 years of intensive training and supervision in Washington state. I am a general practice psychotherapist with expertise in adolescence, young adulthood, family of origin work, grief and loss, and relationships with aging and/or mentally ill parents. My main focus at present is utilizing mindfulness, Internal Family Systems and somatic inquiry for cultivating change. I also particularly enjoy helping couples develop intimate relationship skills and healthy sexuality, through Deep Listening and attunement practices.

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.