Kristin Baron
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
555 Soquel Avenue, Suite 320, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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"Stuck." At some point in our lives, we all feel it. I help people link their desire for things to be different to the places they feel stuck, healthfully and effectively. You don't need to know how to change, we start with where you are. I like the Chinese proverb, "Acceptance and change are brothers, but acceptance is the older brother." By helping you learn to first accept where you are (even if now it seems impossible), suffering is naturally reduced and there is more energy and room for growth. You get to like yourself now AND change.
Though I work with a multitude of issues, I specialize in anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, and helping people find more skillful, kinder ways to relate to themselves. I utilize mindfulness as well as an approach to therapy called Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help people find more ease and choice in their internal world.
My approach to therapy is focused and spacious. Your time and money are valuable; I do my best to make the most of them. I regularly hone my skills through research and workshops. And, I like to laugh; it is helpful to have a sense of humor when navigating life's challenges.
Call or Email Kristin Baron now for a free 15 minute consultation - (831) 709-4932
Let's Connect (831) 709-4932
Finances
Fees
- Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Venmo
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Kristin Baron
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 48388 Kristin Baron
- In Practice for 20 Years
- Certificate from Center for Self Leadership Certified IFS Therapist / 2011
- Certificate from Center for Self Leadership Approved IFS Clinical Consultant
- Attended California Institute of Integral Studies, Graduated 2004
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 709-4932
Kristin Baron
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Last Modified: 12 Apr 2023