Kristin Smith

Welcome! A little about me: I got my B.A. in Political Science & International Relations at U.C. Santa Barbara. I earned my first M.A. in Asian Studies from C.S.U. Long Beach & my second M.A. in Psychology from Phillips Graduate University. I became a therapist after understanding the unique needs of my now adult children. I lived & traveled throughout Asia & still love to travel. My educational background & personal life experience give me a unique multi-cultural and worldly perspective.

I offer serious help that doesn't take itself too seriously! I use warmth and sometimes humor to meet you where you are without judgement. I will follow your lead when appropriate & be direct when needed. I use family systems (because no one grows up in a vacuum), cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and Gottman and mindfulness practices.

I hold safe space for my clients better utilize their innate strengths, develop new skills & invite new perspectives to create change.