Kristi Sanford, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Kristi!

I am passionate about helping people through difficult times and helping them to heal and walk through changes and transitions in life. I would be honored to walk with you because I believe there is hope for change. Finding that hope can be the positive change that is needed in your life.

My focus

I am passionate about helping relationships and giving couples the tools for success. I also specialize in helping individuals with anxiety and women's issues such as infertility, adoption, and premarital counseling.

My approach

I offer a client-centered, faith-based perspective to therapy, believing a healthy balance of emotional, physical, and spiritual is necessary for healing. I also offer a psychological approach for those who prefer. I love what I do and am passionate about helping people work through challenges.

My communication style

I am inquisitive in wanting to have a deeper understanding of the perspective of others, and I take a thorough but direct and compassionate approach to therapy.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have known since junior high that I wanted to help people through therapy. I feel strongly about walking with someone and helping them heal. I join you in your deepest darkness with a flashlight and help you find your way out. I am passionate about my job and honored to support you.

My goals for you

Setting goals is important in therapy and life, so we know what we are working towards and the steps to get there. I like to explore the goals and the motivation behind them, and what it will take to make the goals a reality.

Our first session

Our first session is all about getting to know you and what you would like to get from therapy. We might explore relationships, hobbies, self-care, and unique things about you.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Coastal TPA
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Psychology from California Baptist College and a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Ministry from California Baptist College.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kristi Sanford