Kristin Flowers, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Kristin!

I specialize in helping anxious people heal and recover from perfectionism, gaslighting, and toxic relationships, as well as past events or memories that may still be impacting life in a negative way.

My focus

I help people who are trying to be perfect and feel exhausted and wonder who they are anymore. The people I help are feeling anxious, lonely, and stressed out to the breaking point. Sleep is difficult, if not impossible. Asking for help is so hard because you're so used to fixing everything yourself.

My approach

I tailor my approach to each client's needs. I use cognitive behavioral therapy and narrative therapy with individuals, and emotionally focused therapy with couples to identify communication and behavior patterns. For trauma or other issues, I utilize EMDR and Brainspotting.

My communication style

I use everyday language—no big, fancy words. I connect authentically with clients by being myself, which helps them be themselves. I create a warm, inviting environment where clients feel at ease and heard. I also use humor and an occasional f-bomb.

My journey to mental healthcare

I truly enjoy helping others on their journey through life. It's very rewarding for me to help someone with something that is important to them.

My goals for you

I have a conversation with each client about what they want from therapy. Sometimes goals involve decreasing mental health symptoms and feeling better. Each client is an individual and has their own issues and things they want to work on. I like to make SMART goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely.

Our first session

I welcome all my clients and let them know about therapy and the therapeutic process to put them at ease. The first session is a getting-to-know-each-other appointment. It will consist of me asking you questions about your mental health symptoms. We also talk about what you would like to get from therapy.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Dialectical (DBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

+ 7 more

Focus populations

Aviation Professionals

LGBTQIA+

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

Single Mother

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

+ 55 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) from Brandman University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kristin Flowers