Kristina Irwin, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Kristina Irwin

Focus areas

Anger Management

Dissociative Disorder

Personality Disorder

Anxiety

Domestic Violence

Stress Management

Behavioral Problems

Infertility Trauma

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Trauma Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kristina Irwin

Life can feel overwhelming at times, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I'm so glad you're here. I believe therapy is a space for real human connection, where you can feel seen, heard, and supported. I specialize in helping people navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, meeting you where you are and walking alongside you as you explore your strengths, face challenges, and move toward the life you want to live. My approach My approach is integrative and client-centered, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and strengths-based principles. I help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, build emotional regulation and coping skills, and recognize the inner resources they already possess. I also acknowledge that people don’t exist in a vacuum. Our experiences are shaped by the environments, relationships, and systems around us. Therapy with me is a collaborative process that honors your lived experience while empowering you to move toward healing, growth, and self-defined goals. My focus I work with adults navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, mood fluctuations, life transitions, low self-esteem, and difficult relationships. My focus is on helping individuals reconnect with their sense of value, build emotional resilience, and move toward goals that feel meaningful and authentic to them. My communication style I believe in honest, supportive conversations that give clients space to reflect, process, and express emotions, even the uncomfortable ones. I aim to create a safe, open environment where you feel heard and understood. My journey to mental healthcare I became a therapist because I believe in the power of human connection. I’ve witnessed how life can shift when someone has a safe space to feel empowered and reflect on their thoughts, emotions, and goals.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Peer Relationship Struggles

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Peer Relationship Struggles

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

Stephen F. Austin State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1326761917

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What practice does Kristina Irwin work with?

Kristina Irwin works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kristina Irwin?

Kristina Irwin frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Kristina Irwin on their profile.