Kristina Gonzalez

Kristina Gonzalez is a licensed therapist in California with 9 years of professional work experience. She has a diverse background in helping clients with various mental health issues including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. Kristina has provided psychotherapy services at domestic violence and sexual assault clinics, psychiatric hospitals, mobile crisis units for families and adults with neuro-developmental disorders, and with military Veterans facing social, psychological, and physical challenges. While she specializes in generational traumas and attachment patterns, Kristina takes an eclectic approach to therapy, utilizing Motivational Interviewing techniques to develop behavior change and helping clients build on their existing skills and strengths. She also provides education on skills from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and takes a trauma-informed approach. Kristina’s psychotherapy is primarily based on Interpersonal and Narrative therapy models, recognizing that clients are the experts of their own stories and possess many strengths to overcome life’s challenges. She is dedicated to supporting and empowering clients on their journey towards a more fulfilling and happier life.