Psychologist and Therapist in Ventura, California Kristen Switaj, Psychologist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 15-64
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Kristen Switaj, PsyD
Kristen works from a strength based model to assist people in building on their personal strengths along with helping them create new strengths to aid them in meeting the goals they set that will assist them in living their healthiest life. She creates a non-judgmental space for individuals to explore themselves along with utilizing CBT techniques to facilitate growth and change. Her areas of focus include mood disorders, behavioral disorders, and personality disorders.
In her spare time, Kristen enjoys spending time with her family and dog, exercising, mountain biking, and going on adventures.
Expertise
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Populations
Education
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California Lutheran University
Graduate School | 2017
Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
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California Lutheran University
Graduate School | 2012
Oxnard, CA, United States
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California State University
Undergraduate | 2009
Camarillo, CA
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Kristen Switaj. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Kristen Switaj generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Kristen Switaj's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Kristen Switaj:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Kristen Switaj is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Kristen Switaj does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Kristen Switaj is currently offering in-office visits.