Therapy for individuals, adolescents, and parents.
Hello, I’m Kristen, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have 25 years of experience working with clients of all ages and a variety of presenting issues. My areas of focus are treating adults and adolescents who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, OCD, medical trauma/chronic illness, relationship issues, and helping people deal with difficult life transitions such as divorce, work stress, parenting challenges, and spiritual crisis/deconstruction. I enjoy working with young adults as they navigate the unique challenges they face. And I offer parenting support for parents of adolescents with anxiety, ADHD, and other challenges.
I believe in the healing power of therapy, and I recognize the courage it takes to embark on a journey toward greater mental health and wellness. Therefore, I understand the importance of establishing a safe and compassionate therapeutic relationship in order to do this important and life changing work. I strive to bring a steady and calm presence to the therapeutic process and my intention is for my clients to realize a greater sense of authenticity, wholeness, compassion, freedom, and joy in their lives. I specialize in bringing the neuroscience and psychology of mindfulness into my therapeutic approach and I tailor interventions to clients’ specific needs.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Southern Oregon State University
- Master of Science, Counselor Education (Marriage and Family Therapy), Portland State University
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Training
- Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program Graduate, Awareness Training Institute and University of California Berkley’s Greater Good Science Center
Affiliations
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Training Program Alumni Association
Kristen Chrisenbery, LMFT
I specialize in offering a mindfulness-based approach to psychotherapy. I also draw from the following therapeutic approaches and modalities:
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR
- Psychodynamic
- Family Systems
- Emotion Focused Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Polyvagal Theory
- Mindfulness Meditation
More Information below
Therapy for Adults
In my work with adults, my focus is to create a supportive space to explore your unique life challenges, gain insights, and develop new patterns of relating to your thoughts and feelings as well as to those around you. It is possible to cultivate greater levels of peace, wholeness, and joy in your life. I would be honored to partner with you in your healing process.
Therapy for Adolescents
It is generally considered harder to be a teenager today than it ever has been. Between social media pressures, cyberbullying, academic expectations, and information overload, it can be such a challenging time. It can also be a very exciting time! I have a passion for connecting with teens and creating a safe space for them to feel heard, validated, and to learn the skills necessary to improve their mental health and find their authentic path forward.
Parenting Support Therapy
Parenthood is not for the faint of heart, is it? It’s been said that “having a child is like having your heart walking around outside your body.” We bring so many hopes and dreams to our parenting journey and sometimes it can look very different than we anticipated. To do it well, we must cultivate parental self-awareness, presence, and emotional self-regulation. I’m here to support you.
Incorporating Mindfulness
It is inevitable that there will be pain and struggle in life. Mindfulness offers us a scientifically proven way to decrease the additional suffering we frequently experience due to the patterns of our minds. Through mindfulness, we train the mind to become less reactive and entangled in thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations.