Kristen Ackerman

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