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Krissy BynumLCSW

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Affirming, Challenging, Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded

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Focus areas

ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues

Experienced with

Veterans, First responders

Years of Experience

3+

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As a therapist, I assist clients with developing their individualized goals and offer tools that can be implemented in their lives.

License number

#101249

Therapy style

As a therapist, I assist clients with developing their individualized goals and offer tools that can be implemented in their lives. I believe in creating a therapeutic environment, which is essential for an individual to be able to express their concerns without judgment. This allows the individual the opportunity to come to an inviting place where one can speak openly and freely about concerns and/or struggles. My goal is to offer guidance and support, so clients can take steps to become the healthiest version of themselves. My work with clients focuses on fostering flexibility, authenticity, and healthy boundaries. I take a diverse therapeutic approach incorporating multiple models, e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamics.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MSW - Social Work, California State University, Bakersfield

Interests

I enjoy spending time with my adult children (when they come to visit), being with my husband, and traveling and also spending time at home.