Kristen Clute
she/her
About
Kristen
Hi, I'm Kristen! As a therapist, my goal in each therapy session is to ensure my clients feel deeply seen, heard, and valued. I enjoy helping my clients to clarify their goals and make actionable plans for how to achieve them. For me, therapy is about so much more than just reducing symptoms; I enjoy helping clients identify their personal strengths and values, build coping skills, break free from unhelpful patterns, set healthy boundaries, and feel empowered to embrace their most authentic and fulfilling life.
Outside of work, I find so much joy in the chaos of family life with two young kids and pet dogs and guinea pigs. I love embracing curiosity and creativity and can always be found trying new things and starting new projects. I love family dance parties, live music concerts, plant-based cooking, nature photography, long-distance running, art journaling, creative writing, beach days, and spending time in my community. I am a first-generation college graduate, come from a culturally diverse family and community, and am a very proud ally to LGBTQIA+ people and communities.
Kristen
treats clients with
Bipolar
Anxiety
Stress
Depression
Anger
Cultural or Racial Identity
Substance Use
Relationship Difficulties
Gender Identity
Trauma and PTSD
Weight Management
Sleep or Insomnia
Childhood Challenges
Physical Health
Life Transitions
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Borderline Personality Disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Communities
Kristen
specializes in
Older Adults
Veterans
Spirituality
Religion
Immigrants/Refugees
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Approaches
Kristen
can use
Seeking Safety
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Smoking Cessation
Solution-Focused Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Narrative Therapy
Mindfulness
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Harm Reduction for Substance Use Disorders
Kristen
education and experience
- PhD in Psychology, Creativity Studies specialization, Saybrook University
- MA in Psychology, MFT & Clinical Counseling specializations, Saybrook University
- BA in Anthroplogy, Cultural emphasis, University of California at Santa Barbara
- BA in Black Studies, University of California at Santa Barbara
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health
- Senior Therapist & Quality Assurance Coordinator at co-occurring (MH/SUD) treatment center
Kristen
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