Kris Alexanderson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, MS, AMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
298 Grand Avenue, Suite 102, Oakland, CA 94610
Let's Connect (415) 639-3244
Are you struggling to feel connected and understood in your relationships? Maybe you’re uncertain about your purpose in life, facing challenges in managing your day-to-day wellbeing, or feeling a sense of unworthiness or failure? I am here to help you identify what’s blocking you from being your best self and to help you feel more empowered in your everyday life. Whether you need support increasing your capacity to move through emotions, thoughts, or behaviors getting in your way, or you want to embrace each day with more clarity, joy, and sense of purpose, I will be there to help you through your journey.
I'm a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist providing psychotherapy to a diverse population of clients. Along with adult and teen individuals, I also work with couples, polycules, and chosen families—be they friends, lovers, relatives, colleagues or cohabitants—to help you communicate more effectively, heal past ruptures, and get your needs met.
I prioritize empathic listening, authentic relationship-building, and a non-judgmental stance in my work. My therapeutic approach explores how systems of injustice, intergenerational and historical traumas, and the pressures of late-stage capitalism impact our lives and mental health. I encourage each client to embody their unique talents and contributions.
Call or Email Kris Alexanderson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 639-3244
Let's Connect (415) 639-3244
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Kris Alexanderson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, MS, AMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 639-3244
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / AMFT148246 Supervised by Zoe Barnow (California / PSY 29665) Kris Alexanderson
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences, MS in Counseling, Graduated 2024
- Degree/Diploma from Rutgers University PhD in History / 2011
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Kris Alexanderson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, MS, AMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (415) 639-3244
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- LGBTQ+
- Chosen Family
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- High-Pressure Careers
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Kris Alexanderson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, MS, AMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 639-3244
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Gottman Method
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
Kris Alexanderson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, MS, AMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (415) 639-3244
Location
Nearby Areas
Kris Alexanderson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, MS, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 639-3244