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Kristi Painter

Therapist
9 years of experience
  • Anxiety, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Child or adolescent therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Kristi Painter is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in attachment struggles, adoption, abuse, anxiety disorders, PTSD and codependency. She maintains a private practice in Tucson, Arizona.

Kristi has over 15 years of experience working with families and children in crisis. She is a graduate of University of Arizona with a BA in Psychology, and Grand Canyon University with a Master of Science in Professional Counseling, and Master of Science in Addictions Counseling.

My approach to therapy

Kristi is an interactive, integrative, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively manage personal life challenges. She offers a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.

With creativity, compassion, and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

What you can expect from me

My passion is helping people connect in healthy ways, healing wounds that prevent us from living full lives and becoming our whole selves. I believe I have tools to assist you in this journey and would be honored to be your guide. Your story is safe with me. It takes courage to face your past. I just want to say that I admire your courage, welcome your voice and your story. We will shed the layers of shame and a new freedom will come into existence.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Empowering, Creative

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Grand Canyon University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Arizona)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Play, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Relational, Codependency Behavioral, Positive Psychology, Attachment Based, Art Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Behavior Modification, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
  • Care types
    Child or adolescent therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Children, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1022 West Ina Road 103
    Tucson, AZ 85704