Hi, I’m Kerianne!
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Francisco, 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 in Psychology from the University of Edinburgh.
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: anxiety, identity development, chronic illness, integrating cultural differences, attachment/relational issues, neurodivergence, and consensual non-monogamy. I have experience working within 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, well-being, and understanding of themselves. I aim to incorporate techniques and methods from several evidence-based practices to best fit you and your strengths.
My therapeutic practice is oriented to help grow one’s understanding in self to help foster a more positive relationship with yourself and others. I strive to continually orient my practice from a place of social justice, cultural humility and free of judgement. I provide both short-term goal oriented therapy as well as longer-term explorative therapy. If you don’t see the issue you’re experiencing on my website, I still welcome you to reach out to schedule a time to talk so that we can determine a goodness of fit together.