Kristen Ackerman
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
I provide LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent-affirming therapy in a supportive, collaborative space designed to foster growth, healing, and self-discovery.
Kristen Ackerman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering individual therapy in San Diego, CA, and online throughout California and Colorado. With more than nine years of experience, she works with teens and young adults navigating anxiety, stress, depression, academic and peer challenges, gender identity, and more. Kristen is an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist who works with athletes, neurodivergent individuals, highly sensitive persons (HSP), and those experiencing chronic health conditions. Her approach is collaborative, relational, and rooted in mutual trust and respect, honoring the complexity of each client’s lived experience. Drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities, she tailors sessions to meet each individual’s unique needs and what feels most meaningful and relevant to them. She offers flexible payment options, including out-of-network insurance, private pay, and a sliding scale
Practice hours (PDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anxiety
- Athletic/Sports performance
- Burnout
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Life Transitions
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Athletes
- Neurodivergent people
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Flat path to the front door
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Elevators
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$150 — $195per session
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- Out-of-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
Marriage and Family Therapy
Board of Behavioral Sciences
114822, California
Marriage and Family Therapy
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
.0002452, Colorado
Education
University of San Diego
MAMFT (Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy), 2016