I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (License #103218) with offices in Corte Madera and Petaluma. I received a Masters of Arts (M.A.) degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy from Sonoma State University in 2005, and completed an additional 4 years of training at Community Institute for Psychotherapy (CIP). My clinical work is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), attachment theory, psychodynamic understanding, and trauma-informed care, supporting individuals and couples in creating meaningful, lasting change. I am deeply committed to helping clients develop self-awareness, emotional resilience, and stronger relationships.

Since becoming licensed in California 2017 I have been a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT). I have provided annual trainings and weekly supervision to Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFT’s) at CIP since 2020, and since 2023 I have provided annual supervisor trainings at CIP. As a lifelong learner, I participate in a weekly case consultation group with fellow clinicians and continuing education. In 2025 I became a member of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) and completed both my externship and core skills training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT). In 2026 I joined the Northern California Chapter of Emotionally Focused Therapists (NCCEFT) and presently serve as the Continuing Education (CE) Co-Chair on the NCCEFT Board.

Whether serving as a clinician, supervisor, trainer, or consultant, my approach is warm, curious, and respectful of diverse identities and backgrounds.

Kristi is very warm, kind, smart, and a passionate therapist whom is very dedicated to the well-being of her clients. I highly recommend her for therapy and consultation.

~Robert Johnson, MA, LMFT