Kona Gleitsman

After earning my undergraduate degree at UC Berkeley, I spent a number of years traveling the world and then went on to earn two Master’s degrees, the second in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have been working as a therapist for close to seven years, but have worked as a counselor with children, adolescents, and families for over 15 years. I built my own academic counseling business after my first graduate school, in which I fostered relationships with families and the community. This experience working closely with hundreds of local families gave me great insight into the power of supportive, goal oriented, client centered, positive relationships as catalysts for change in individuals and relational systems.

I approach my clients with the belief that they are capable and valuable, and that with my support in identifying their strengths and resources, both internal and external, they can gain skills and achieve goals that can instill a sense of hope which enables them to move forward successfully. I have spent a great deal of time traveling, living, and working in diverse parts of the world, and I believe my own experiences coupled with my genuine positive regard for people has cultivated a broad perspective of understanding that contributes to my success as a therapist.

In your first session, I would love to get to know more about you at a pace that feels comfortable to you. I would like to hear your story, or any parts you would like to focus on and share, while collaborating on your top priorities and goals, in order to formulate an appropriate and individual treatment plan.

I am inspired by both the diversity and universality of human nature and experience, and I strive to bring a nonjudgmental and curious attitude to my sessions as I learn from my clients about their own culture and experiences.