Kristen Holt, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Kristen!

I believe that therapy is such a beneficial tool to help individuals heal, discover new things about themselves, reduce shame, and live a fuller life.

My focus

I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in school districts providing mental health therapy for students struggling to engage. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, learning disabilities, gender identity, autism, behavioral concerns, relationship issues, and family conflicts.

My approach

I use an eclectic approach by including ideology and skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered, and DBT.

My communication style

I aim to have a collaborative relationship with my clients, and I try to create an environment that is safe and welcoming without any judgment.

My journey to mental healthcare

I love being able to be part of an individual's journey of healing, and I feel it is an honor to hear other people's individual stories. I believe that taking care of our mental health is crucial to living a happy and fulfilling life.

My goals for you

When talking about goals, I include the individual's input in deciding on areas they want to focus on and how they would like to see a change in their lives. Mutually deciding on goals is an important value for me as I work with individuals.

Our first session

In the first session, I like to focus on building a trusting relationship by going over informed consent and confidentiality and setting time for individuals to ask any questions about myself. I believe finding a good match between a clinician and the individual is important, as the relationship is what makes therapy effective.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

Autism or Asperger's Syndrome

Behavioral Issues

Coping Skills

Developmental Disorders

Grief

Learning Disabilities

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Sacramento.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kristen Holt