Families are what you make them.
Challenges in communication, discipline or problem solving
Adjustment issues: new baby, adopted child, disabled child or step-siblings
Life transitions: divorce, moving towns or changing schools
Prenatal or postnatal depression or adjustment
Grief and bereavement
Trust ruptures
Family trauma recovery
Caring for elderly relatives
Intergenerational differences/ conflicts
Creating positive co-parenting agreements
Blended family challenges
Integrating/ creating learning disability supports
Parenting challenges
Boundaries and agreements
Supporting a learning disabled child
Supporting a gender curious/ trans or queer child
FEE:
$330.00/ 90 min.
Family sessions are always 90 minutes.
Please note:
* Family size over 4: $385.00/ 90 minutes.
A significant commitment of time and energy is required for this work: please note that these sessions are 90 minutes and one to two times weekly depending upon the issues presenting and how many individuals are involved.
I offer a sliding scale rate for CZU Lightening Complex Survivors and single parents.
I do not take insurance at this time.
I do provide superbills to submit for reimbursement.
Payment is by Cash or Check.
Electronic Payment is collected via IvyPay, a HIPAA compliant platform using a credit or ATM card.
Hi, my name is Kristen.
Welcome to my family practice.
I bring 35 years of education and parenting experience, knowledge and skill to your family therapy sessions. With wisdom, compassion, humor and leadership, I can support your parenting journey from planning your family to growing healthy relationships with adult children.
My foundational experience is rooted in my values of education, love and service.
I have been working and serving families in Santa Cruz County since 1997 as a credentialed teacher, parenting coach and teen mentor.
It has been my honor and privilege to have helped hundreds of families learn how to meet the challenges of modern parenting and family life with grace and confidence. Becoming a therapist has been a natural progression of a life of service and you will benefit from my many years of experience.
I owe a debt of gratitude to the families and kids I have served over my lifetime for helping me to become who I am today.
You will find me grounded, open and confident in my ability to navigate what life is presenting to you as opportunities for personal development, healing and growth.