Hi, I’m Kerianne!
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I am offering in-person therapeutic services in San Francisco and virtual therapy across the state of California. I am a queer mixed-race 3rd generation Asian-American. I received my masters degree (MSc) in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Family Institute at Northwestern University, and my undergraduate degree from the University of Edinburgh. I have been practicing since 2020.
From living in a multitude of different cultural environments, I have seen how conscious and unconscious values, beliefs, and behaviors can greatly impact the perception and resolution of problems. I have been able to view the importance of acknowledging intersectional identities and how it can shape how one can understand themselves, others, and their relationships.
Therapeutic Approach
I approach the therapeutic space as conversational and collaborative. We discuss what has been impacting you and talk together about how to navigate what challenges you might experience. I may ask guiding questions to help us better understand what is going on and the different factors influencing the issue.
I am interested, but am not limited to working with those who experience challenges with: chronic illness, neurodivergence, anxiety, identity development, integrating cultural differences, attachment, and consensual non-monogamy. I have experience working with members from the LGBTQ+, international, neurodivergent, and POC communities utilizing an integrative systemic therapeutic framework. I use an intersectional approach to understand how the various systems we exist in may impact one’s mental health, wellbeing, and understanding of themselves. I aim to incorporate techniques and methods from several evidence-based practices to best fit you and your strengths.
I strive to continually orient my practice from a place of social justice, cultural humility and free of judgement. I work collaboratively to create and foster a warm, open, and welcoming space for processing your experiences and feedback. I work with a diverse range of clients with a variety of issues pertaining to chronic illness, depression, anxiety, and relationships. I provide both short-term goal oriented therapy as well as longer term explorative therapy.
Specialties
Multicultural/Intercultural Issues in Relationships and Identity Development
Relational Concerns - Attachment & Communication
Neurodivergence-related Anxiety and Stress
Health/Chronic Illness-related Stress and Anxiety
Other Focus Areas
Navigating poly/consensually nonmonogamous relationships
Navigating neurodivergence in relationships
Depression
Trauma
Teen Issues
Self-esteem