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Kristin Doherty

Therapist(She/Her)
19 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges or feeling stuck-you don’t have to navigate it alone. I'm a licensed therapist with nearly 20 years of experience in the field helping individuals and couples create lasting, meaningful change.

Together, we’ll identify what brings you to therapy, we'll gently look at where you're feeling stuck and examine the patterns that are no longer serving you. Then, with evidence-based interventions we'll modify these patterns leading to lasting meaningful change.

My formal clinical training was received through the Department of Veterans Affairs, where I gained extensive experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy to military veterans and their partners. I completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Beck Institute, founded by Dr. Aaron T. Beck and Dr. Judith S. Beck. I specialize in treating PTSD (combat and sexual trauma), Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Grief and Couples.

My approach to therapy

My clinical style blends warmth, compassion and clinical insight with an inquisitive approach. I strive to genuinely understand and support you while gently challenging you toward meaningful growth.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, we'll start by identifying what brings you into therapy. We'll gently look at your life- noticing where you've been, who you are now and how you envision your life to look and feel when therapy is over. My hope is that you leave our first session feeling truly heard, supported and encouraged, with a sense of hope and readiness to begin the meaningful work of therapy.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    19 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at New Mexico State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    11622 El Camino Real Ste 100
    San Diego, CA 92130