Kriss Light, LMFT
Jungian-informed LMFT for relationships and trauma
- Attachment and relationship work
- Trauma and grief support
- Stress and life transitions
About Kriss Light
Kriss Light is a Jungian certificated psychotherapist and an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who brings depth-oriented work to clients of all ages and backgrounds. She frequently uses the language of Self, Shadow, Anima, Animus, and Individuation to explore patterns that live beneath conscious awareness and to help people bring those unconscious forces into clearer view.
Her approach invites curiosity and collaboration - therapist and client examine life stories, repeated emotional patterns, and the projections that can make relationships feel strained or confusing. By making hidden feelings and inner dynamics more conscious, Kriss supports clients in reducing automatic reactions, discovering greater self-acceptance, and finding inner calm amid difficult circumstances.
Life events such as loss, transitions, trauma, chronic stress, and health changes often prompt the decision to begin therapy. Kriss helps people sort through feelings, values, and priorities at these crossroads so they can gain clarity and trust their own inner guidance despite external pressures.
Her interests include Comparative Religion and Jungian studies, and she draws on a musical sensibility to support clients' creative and expressive sides. She offers a free phone consultation to explore fit and aims to respond within 24 hours. If a different referral would serve better, she will provide up to three suggestions to help people find appropriate care.
Her approach invites curiosity and collaboration - therapist and client examine life stories, repeated emotional patterns, and the projections that can make relationships feel strained or confusing. By making hidden feelings and inner dynamics more conscious, Kriss supports clients in reducing automatic reactions, discovering greater self-acceptance, and finding inner calm amid difficult circumstances.
Life events such as loss, transitions, trauma, chronic stress, and health changes often prompt the decision to begin therapy. Kriss helps people sort through feelings, values, and priorities at these crossroads so they can gain clarity and trust their own inner guidance despite external pressures.
Her interests include Comparative Religion and Jungian studies, and she draws on a musical sensibility to support clients' creative and expressive sides. She offers a free phone consultation to explore fit and aims to respond within 24 hours. If a different referral would serve better, she will provide up to three suggestions to help people find appropriate care.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCodependencyControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kriss Light have?
Kriss Light has 15 years of professional experience in psychotherapy.
Is Kriss Light a licensed therapist?
Yes. Kriss Light holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 78311.
In which languages does Kriss Light provide therapy?
Kriss Light provides therapy in English.
Where is Kriss Light located?
Kriss Light is located in California.
How can I work with Kriss Light as my therapist?
You can work with Kriss Light through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kriss Light work with international clients?
Kriss Light does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kriss Light cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Kriss integrates attachment-based work and client-centered principles to help people understand relational patterns and rediscover a steadier internal base. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and emotional responses, and it is useful for relationship challenges, intimacy issues, and patterns of avoidance or anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to lead the pace of exploration while the therapist supports insight and self-directed change.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kriss works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting interventions as understanding deepens and circumstances evolve.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and life demands. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during transitions, manage stress without long commutes, and engage in therapy from familiar surroundings while working with licensed professionals who tailor the work to each individual's situation.