she/her

Kelsie TestaLMFT

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

My style is radically genuine, which means I value authenticity and showing up as a human first rather than an expert.

Kelsie Testa,

LMFT

License number

#121504

Therapy style

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. 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. 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

Languages Spoken

English

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.