Kristi Schmitt

Trainee
Supervised by Tim Sandstrom, LMFT 47858

M.A. Counseling Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute (in progress)
B.A. Business Economics, University of California, Santa Barbara
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP)

KSchmitt@journeyscounseling.com

Kristi is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Journeys Counseling in Costa Mesa. With over ten years of experience as the Care Coordinator and Lead Counselor at a large church, she has helped individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loneliness, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Kristi firmly believes in the profound impact of a caring and safe therapeutic relationship. She finds it incredibly rewarding to support individuals as they navigate their journeys toward healing and growth.

Her approach is warm, authentic, and collaborative, drawing from psychodynamic, attachment, and emotion-focused theories. Kristi is also certified in Somatic Experiencing, a trauma therapy that addresses stress and trauma symptoms in the nervous system. She is dedicated to helping individuals break free from unhelpful patterns and discover their inner strengths, gifts, and values to create more fulfilling and connected lives.

Kristi has been married for 33 years and has three adult children. She loves exploring new coffee spots, hiking, paddle boarding, pilates, playing games, spending time with family and friends, and taking long walks on the beach.