Location
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About
As a Trans neurodivergent therapist my approach is friendly, collaborative, and attentive to your individual situation. I have found that my use of Attachment Focused EMDR, Relational trauma processing techniques, and teaching cognitive skills, has helped clients gain a stronger sense of identity, clarity, and ability to move forward in life with confidence. I can help you differentiate thoughts, feelings, and sensations which are scary for all of us. Whether it is depression, anxiety, or a big life change, my intention is to create a space that is free of judgment where you can explore any thought or feeling you may have.
I work with clients of many ages and backgrounds, and I specialize in working with transgender , non-binary, and queer clients who are exploring their gender and sexual identities, and those exploring relational trauma, and sense of self.
If you are curious about therapy, I invite you to be just that — curious. I view the therapeutic process as a journey we take together. Feel free to call for a free 15 min consultation, where you can get a sense of who I am, discuss your situation, and get a feel for how I might be able to help. "Through the greatest confusion comes the greatest clarity."
Call or Email Kristi Starnes for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 591-3873
Finances
- Session Fee: $180 per session
- Couples Session Fee: $200 per session
- Sliding Scale: Yes
Pay By:
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Can provide superbill
- Out of Network
Out of Network, can provide a Superbill which can be submitted to your insurance for possible reimbursement.
Email me or call (323) 591-3873 with questions.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 7 Years
- License: California / 123103
- School: Antioch University Los Angeles
- Year Graduated: 2017
Attachment Focused EMDR, along with standard protocol EMDR trained. (Parnell Institute), Gender and Sexuality Specialist, LGBTQ Affirmative.
Additional Credentials
- Degree: University of Iowa / MFA: Acting, Voice, Movement
- Year graduated: 2012
- Membership: CAMFT
- Member Since: 2016
Endorsements
"After covering for Krist Starnes during a brief leave, it was evident that they create incredible bonds with their clients. They are my go to for clinical consultation for the same reason, I trust them and their clinical knowledge."
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Location
Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Codependency
- Adult children of Narcissists
Issues
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Toxic Masculinity, phobias
- Transgender
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Sexuality
- Bisexual
- LGBTQ+
- Lesbian
Client Focus
Age
- Adults
- Teen
Communities
- Bisexual Allied
- Body Positivity
- Gay Allied
- HIV / AIDS Allied
- Immuno-disorders
- Intersex Allied
- Lesbian Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Queer Allied
- Racial Justice Allied
- Sex Worker Allied
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Transgender Allied
- Veterans
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
Last Modified: 3 Feb 2023
(323) 591-3873