Kristina has been working with couples, families and individuals in Hermosa Beach since 1993. It is her joy to come to the office everyday and work with folks helping them to move from hurt and pain to relief and ultimately beautiful connections with their loved ones. Kristina is a certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and Supervisor.  EFT is a researched proven successful couples therapy which restores intimacy and closeness, teaches clear steps and strategies to change problem interactions and builds loving, safe, and secure relationships. EFT is also a model to help solve individual issues related to anxiety, depression, loss, and parenting issues.  She has been married since 1992 and has two children.  

Education, Training and Professional Activities

• California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #MFC 35584

• M. S. in Marriage and Family Counseling

• Working with couples, families and individuals 1993 – present

• Parenting & marriage workshop facilitator

• Couples therapist consultant

• Former Director of the Center for Positive Parenting – Manhattan Beach, CA

• Former Coordinator of Parent Talk – Manhattan Beach, CA

• Clinical Member, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

• Team Building facilitator 1994 – present