Kirsty Cordell

Hello and welcome! My name is Kirsty and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist providing counseling to couples and individuals in Sonoma County. I prioritize cultivation of a safe non-judgmental environment for people to truly open to the vulnerability that is required with any interpersonal or intrapersonal growth. People of all races, spiritual beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and relationship configurations are welcome in my practice. When working with clients, I begin with curiosity. I facilitate self-exploration to help people gain a deeper understanding of who they are. I support in processing past experiences that influence present day responses and reactions. I help clients develop tools to manage overwhelming thoughts and feelings and improve communication in their relationships. I work with clients to identify the barriers that prevent them from leading the lives they want to live and brainstorm strategies to circumnavigate them. I assist clients in shedding feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem, reclaiming their sense of agency, increasing self-acceptance, and re-authoring the narratives that bind them. The ways in which I support people in my practice are varied just as each person's unique experiences and issues are varied. No matter the direction or approach, the overarching goal is to create room to lead a more meaningful, fulfilling and satisfying life. My training and skillset is primarily rooted in somatic therapy, depth psychology, CBT, IFS and trauma-informed care. I draw from these and other theoretical orientations to meet the unique needs of the clients I work with. I show up with authenticity in the therapeutic relationship and make room for laughter, joy, trust, and connection throughout the therapeutic process. Establishing a safe and trusting relationship can be a profound catalyst for positive change. If this feels like something you are looking for, I welcome you to schedule a free consultation to see if we might e a good fit to work with one another.