KRISTI KANEHEN (She/Her)
LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST ASSOCIATE
Have you found yourself thinking
I made a mistake - that’s not trying your best. I have to fix it.
I know I *should* …
I know my parents love me but …
What doesn’t my partner understand about this? | Why doesn’t my partner understand this?
Who am I now that I have a kid?
I came to this work because when I asked myself all those questions, I wished I had been able to find a BIPOC therapist who had a felt sense for my cultural context so I didn’t have to explain my experiences with so many words. I work with those who identify as women of color throughout all stages of their lives, people with high levels of anxiety and the felt need to do things exactly right, and multiracial couples navigating cultural differences.
As a therapist, I show up with my whole self. I’ll laugh with you, cry with you, and I’ll sit with you when things feel hard. We’ll work together to examine how your relationships and environments shape and are shaping your experience, look internally and practice self-compassion, and utilize strategies and tools to help along the way. I approach therapy with curiosity, kindness, and directness - meaning, I’ll ask hard questions from a place of curiosity and non-judgement.
Prior to being a therapist, I worked for 15 years in higher education administration, supporting students, faculty, and staff. I was born in Hawai’i, raised in Southern California, finished high school in Hawai’i, moved to Washington and have been here ever since.
Standard rate: $180 / 50-minute session
Access rate available.
In her private practice Wabisabi Therapy, Kristi specializes in working with adults who have or suspect they have OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) as well as partners and loved ones who want to best support them. For OCD therapy please email kristi@wabisabi-therapy.com.
