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Kristian Starnes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
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Kristian Starnes

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (they, them)

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Buena Park, CA 90620
Let's Connect (323) 591-3873
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Are you lying awake at night unable to calm your mind? Struggling with imposter syndrome, or dread? I can relate, and I can help. I specialize in existential transitions, LGBTQ Affirming therapy, and trauma. As a Trans ENBY queer (from the midwest) I've had to unpack a lot of beliefs that weren't mine. I felt like everyone else knew what they were doing but me. I avoided therapy for a long time out of fear, then finally turned to it during my darkest time, not realizing it would be the very thing that gave me my life back. I realized that we are meant to evolve and we don't have to go through it alone. This includes you too.
I offer online counseling and therapy in California. I use an integration of techniques. Psychodynamic can help you finally lay to rest thoughts and fears you can't stop thinking about. Mindfulness, CBT, and Parts Work (IFS) helps address old narratives. I'm certified in Attachment Focused EMDR, Somatic Attachment, and trained in Jungian Dream Analysis.
If you are curious about therapy, I invite you to be just that — curious. Visit my website, email or call with any questions. Im looking forward to meeting you and helping you meet yourself.
Call or Kristian Starnes now for a free 15 minute consultation - (323) 591-3873

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Buena Park, CA 90620

(323) 591-3873

La Habra, CA 90631

My website
I offer therapy sessions online via video or phone depending on preference.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, LGBTQ+ and ADHD 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (323) 591-3873
Photo of Kristian Starnes, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Buena Park, CA 90620

(323) 591-3873

La Habra, CA 90631

My website
I offer therapy sessions online via video or phone depending on preference.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, LGBTQ+ and ADHD 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Oscar Health
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I accept Out of Network Benefit's which many insurance companies will reimburse you for session. I accept several insurances as well.
Photo of Kristian Starnes, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Kristian Starnes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 591-3873
"
I accept Out of Network Benefit's which many insurance companies will reimburse you for session. I accept several insurances as well.
Photo of Kristian Starnes, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Kristian Starnes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 591-3873

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT123103 Kristian Starnes
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended Antioch University Los Angeles, MA Clinical Psychology , Graduated 2017
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from The Embody Lab Somatic Attachment Therapy / 2022
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Certification in EMDR with emphasis on Attachment, (Parnell Institute), Somatic Attachment Therapy, and AEDT. These techniques are evidence based and speed up the healing process compared to other modalities.
Photo of Kristian Starnes, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Kristian Starnes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 591-3873
"
Certification in EMDR with emphasis on Attachment, (Parnell Institute), Somatic Attachment Therapy, and AEDT. These techniques are evidence based and speed up the healing process compared to other modalities.
Photo of Kristian Starnes, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Kristian Starnes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 591-3873

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • LGBTQ+
  • ADHD

Expertise

  • Autism
  • Career Counseling
  • Caregivers
  • Children of narcissistic parents
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Purpose in life
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Spirituality
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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Kristian Starnes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (323) 591-3873
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Kristian Starnes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (323) 591-3873

2 Endorsements

Dylan Cimbura-Hernandez
Dylan Cimbura-Hernandez
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
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.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • AEDP
  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Feminist
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Internal Parts Work
  • Ketamine-Assisted
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I let you start the session and go wherever your mind takes us. Everything means something, and I listen for those somethings. We will get specific and detangle, which helps the mind process. I use humor when appropriate, and as a former teacher I explain why and how something is happening to you neurologically, and how you can counter it. There's more to you than you know.
Photo of Kristian Starnes, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Kristian Starnes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 591-3873
"
I let you start the session and go wherever your mind takes us. Everything means something, and I listen for those somethings. We will get specific and detangle, which helps the mind process. I use humor when appropriate, and as a former teacher I explain why and how something is happening to you neurologically, and how you can counter it. There's more to you than you know.
Photo of Kristian Starnes, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Kristian Starnes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 591-3873

Location

Primary Location

Buena Park, CA 90620

(323) 591-3873

Additional Location

La Habra, CA 90631

(323) 591-3873
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I offer therapy sessions online via video or phone depending on preference.
Photo of Kristian Starnes, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Kristian Starnes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (323) 591-3873
"
I offer therapy sessions online via video or phone depending on preference.
Photo of Kristian Starnes, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Kristian Starnes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (323) 591-3873