she/her
Kelsie Testa
LMFT
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Affirming, Authentic, Casual, Open-minded, Warm
Focus areas
Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Panic, Personality Disorders, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Neurodivergence
Years of Experience
7+
My style is radically genuine, which means I value authenticity and showing up as a human first rather than an expert.
License number
#121504
Therapy style
My approach to therapy is about humor and heart. My style is radically genuine, which means I value authenticity and showing up as a human first rather than an expert. My style is warm, non-judgmental, and accepting.
My approach combines teaching you skills to regulate your emotions, tolerate distress and be more mindful with conversations to build insight and process long-term patterns to understand how they got there in the first place. I believe therapy is a relationship first and foremost: I bring knowledge and expertise about the mind and emotions to the table; you bring knowledge and expertise about yourself and your experience. Together you and I will collaborate to find a balance of approaches that works for you.
Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Psychodynamic
Education
BS - Television, Radio & Film, Syracuse University
MA - Clinical Psychology, Antioch University, Los Angeles
Interests
I love watching movies with my partner, taking walks, and playing with my dogs. I used to love reading, so my goal this year is to replace some screen time with book time.