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Kristen Gardenhire

LCSW As You Are Counseling
Specialties: Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Family Conflict, Life Transitions
Insurance: United Healthcare, Aetna, Optum, Oscar, Quest
Accepting clients impacted by disaster

Introduction

I am so glad that you are thinking about therapy! I hope that you will be able to find the help that you are looking for. My name is Kristen Mihara and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW #65689) with an extensive background in counseling. I have been in the clinical field for over 12 years. I practice using Dynamic Emotion Focused Therapy (DEFT) which is a compassionate collaboration that allows the person to move beyond defenses and self protective strategies to connecting to their adaptive emotions and their core self. I find this way of practicing increases access to emotional capacities and helps people to build more dynamic and trusting relationships with themselves and others. I specialize in Christian counseling for clients that want to integrate their faith into therapy. I also specialize in helping client with anxiety and stress decrease their symptoms. I can also help people with relational conflicts better approach/manage their relationships.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White, Biracial/Multiracial, Asian American

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance
  • Offers flexible fees

Licenses

  • LCSW #65689 (CA)

Specialties


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Christian

Payment options Free intro call available Offers flexible fees

Pay with insurance

Kristen Gardenhire accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Optum
  • Oscar
  • Quest

Pay out-of-pocket

Kristen Gardenhire has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

As You Are Counseling
Los Angeles, CA 90025-2276
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Frequently asked questions

Is Kristen Gardenhire accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Kristen Gardenhire is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Kristen Gardenhire offer telehealth appointments? Kristen Gardenhire does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Kristen Gardenhire specialize in? Kristen Gardenhire specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, and Relationship Issues.

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