Dr. Kristen Kirchner, PhD, CA | Psychologist

About Dr. Kristen Kirchner

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Trauma Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Kristen Kirchner

Kristen Kirchner, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist (CA; PSY30261). She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a Depth Psychology Emphasis from Pacifica Graduate Institute, as well as Masters degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. Dr Kirchner began her clinical training in 1998 as crisis hotline counselor for victims of sexual assault. Since that time, she has acquired training and experience working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, addiction, substance abuse, self-injury, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and complex trauma. Dr Kirchner views life as a soulful journey of growth and evolution. She believes that symptoms, behaviors, and emotions are valuable forms of communication that transform through compassionate listening, observation, and curiosity. Each of our lives has meaning and purpose. Her goal is to collaboratively create and hold a safe healing space for her clients, where consciousness can evolve, so that what feels fated can become free will. Dr Kirchner includes Jungian, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and sensorimotor psychotherapy approaches when working with her clients.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Group Therapy

New Patient Visit

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Group Therapy

New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

Reconnect Trauma Treatment Center

Education and training

Pacifica Graduate Institute, PhD in Clinical Psychology
Pepperdine University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1245585538

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Dr. Kristen Kirchner accepting new patients?

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What practice does Dr. Kristen Kirchner work with?

Dr. Kristen Kirchner works with Reconnect Trauma Treatment Center.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Kristen Kirchner?

Dr. Kristen Kirchner frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Kristen Kirchner on their profile.