
Kristen Carstensen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
8305 Southeast Monterey Avenue, Happy Valley, OR 97086
Let's Connect (503) 543-1279

I am a marriage and family therapist dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families through their unique challenges. Specializing in Solution Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy, helping clients identify their strengths and rewrite their stories. Believing that our physical, mental, and emotional systems are intertwined, I advocate that changing one aspect can lead to transformations in all areas. I foster a therapeutic environment that promotes curiosity, trust, and mutual respect, empowering clients to learn new skills, heal from past experiences, and achieve greater alignment in their lives.
Call or Email Kristen Carstensen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (503) 543-1279
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $199
- Couple Sessions $199
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
- PacificSource
- Providence
- Samaritan Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Kristen Carstensen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Oregon / R10181 Supervised by Charles Taylor (Oregon / C4702) Kristen Carstensen
- In Practice for 1 year
- Attended Capella University, Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2024
- Prelicense by State of Oregon / R10181
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Narrative
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Location
Nearby Areas

Kristen Carstensen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Call for a free consultation now - (503) 543-1279