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Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT
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Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness

Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT

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5 Endorsed
31371 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 203, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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31371 Rancho Viejo Road Suite 203 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Photo of Kristen Garubba - Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness, Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT
Sometimes life, past history, current events, and outside factors imapct your life in a way that makes it difficult to show up the way you want to. I provide a safe and warm environment to come as you are and explore the parts of life that are getting in the way of the things you desire. I am a trauma specialist utillizing EMDR therapy to support healing and change over time. I also work closely with individuals suffering from addiction in all of its many forms to break or adjust habits that are stopping the successes you want to achieve. In person, or via telehealth, I can provide the support and comfort to move forward
My use of EMDR therapy in conjunction with talk therapy, CBT, motivational interviewing, and overall empathic care can support working through and processing difficult material that is either throwing up road blocks or is just too difficult to bear
If you can relate or are struggling with any of the areas mentioned and would like to explore them further, make an appointment or call for a free consult today.
Call or Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness now for a free 15 minute consultation - (949) 755-8255

Practice at a Glance

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31371 Rancho Viejo Road

Suite 203

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 map

(949) 755-8255
Website
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Addiction and Depression 
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Let's Connect (949) 755-8255
Photo of Kristen Garubba - Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness, Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT

Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

31371 Rancho Viejo Road

Suite 203

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 map

(949) 755-8255
Website
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Addiction and Depression 
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $185
  • Couple Sessions $277
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Oxford
  • Tricare/Triwest
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
Photo of Kristen Garubba - Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness, Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT
Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (949) 755-8255
Photo of Kristen Garubba - Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness, Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT
Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (949) 755-8255

Qualifications

    Marriage & Family Therapist: Kristen Garubba

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 84797 Kristen Garubba
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 18 years
  • Attended Argosy University, Graduated 2014
Photo of Kristen Garubba - Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness, Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT
Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (949) 755-8255
Photo of Kristen Garubba - Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness, Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT
Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (949) 755-8255

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Addiction
  • Depression

Expertise

  • All OCD and Phobias
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Codependency
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Infertility
  • Internet Addiction
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Veterans
Photo of Kristen Garubba - Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness, Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT
Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (949) 755-8255
Photo of Kristen Garubba - Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness, Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT
Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (949) 755-8255

5 Endorsements

Briana Nicole Messerschmidt
Briana Nicole Messerschmidt
Marriage & Family TherapistMSLMFT
Kristen and I first met when we worked together at a training hosted by EMDR Professional Training. Kristen was a superstar at answering everyone's questions throughout the training with rapid fire precision and execution. It was quite clear that she not...
Ari Shahabaldiny
Ari Shahabaldiny
Marriage & Family TherapistPsyDLMFTCST
Dr, Kristen is a knowledgeable clinician who make her clients feel safe. She is passionate in her work and treats each clients uniquely based on their needs. Dr. Kristen been one of my major sources of referrals for year.
Bloom Counseling Orange County
Bloom Counseling Orange County
Marriage & Family TherapistMSLMFT
I highly recommend Dr. Garubba for her compassionate approach to healing addiction and trauma. Specializing in EMDR therapy, she helps clients break free from destructive patterns and achieve lasting change, guiding them toward recovery and personal growth
Angela Phillips-McCord, Affirming Therapist
Angela Phillips-McCord, Affirming Therapist
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
Dr. Kristen Garubba is an incredible EMDR therapist & trainer with 10+ years of expertise. Her warmth helps clients feel safe, seen, and supported. A true leader in trauma healing and a gift to both clients and fellow clinicians.
Jennifer Berger
Jennifer Berger
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWIFSEMDR
Kristen is a highly skilled trauma and EMDR therapist and supervisor who brings insight, professionalism, and genuine care to her work. She creates a supportive space where clients and clinicians alike feel understood and empowered to grow.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Kristen Garubba - Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness, Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT
Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (949) 755-8255
Photo of Kristen Garubba - Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness, Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT
Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (949) 755-8255

Location

Primary Location

31371 Rancho Viejo Road

Suite 203

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

(949) 755-8255
Photo of Kristen Garubba - Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness, Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT
Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (949) 755-8255
Photo of Kristen Garubba - Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness, Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT
Hanai Center for Counseling and Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, EdD, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (949) 755-8255