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Kristin Doherty

Therapist(She/Her)
17 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I'm Kristin! I'm a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience in the field. I believe therapy should be a supportive space, where you can truly be seen and your story handled with care. 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 specialize in treating PTSD (combat and sexual trauma), Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Grief and Couples. My clinical training leans heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with emphasis on trauma informed and attachment focused perspectives.

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
    Inquisitive, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    17 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
    Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, OCD, Anger management, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    11622 El Camino Real Ste 100
    San Diego, CA 92130