Kristin Dascanio

Welcome! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience providing therapy to groups, individuals, and couples. My education started with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California Berkeley, and concluded with a Master's Degree from the University of San Diego.

No matter what you are struggling with, I believe that your pain is real. You don't have to be ashamed about your feelings or what they've led you to do to survive. I will treat you with respect and credence. With my help, you can explore the impacts of your struggle, learn techniques for coping, and regain your sense of happiness, peace, and drive. Together, we can find a way to pull strength and meaning from what you've been through. Together, we can bring a light to the dark places of fear and sorrow. I promise you no judgment on my side, only caring and guidance.

The driving philosophy behind my therapy is Existential Psychotherapy, which reflects the belief that we have free choice, and those choices express our deeply held values. This means that I support you in creating the life you want, based on whatever you value most. By increasing awareness of who we are and how we got to this place in our lives, we gain the ability to live intentionally and to better embrace health and wellbeing. I am trained in Trauma Informed Practice (TIP) and will tailor my therapeutic approach to best match your needs.

We begin with an evaluation of the challenges you face and your goals for therapy. These first few sessions will be about building a relationship and getting to know each other. Through a joint effort, we will establish your length of treatment and therapeutic goals. I believe strongly in your ability to choose your own path, and I will respect your autonomy in any way I can while providing my professional guidance based on what I've learned about you.