Kristen Goodell, MA, LMFT, Therapist in Oceanside, California

Kristen Goodell, LMFT, helps children, adolescents, teens, and adults across California navigate emotional challenges, strengthen resilience, and develop the skills needed to thrive. As a Marriage & Family Therapist with LifeStance Health, she provides compassionate, individualized care that meets patients where they are while empowering them to move toward meaningful change. Kristen works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, and she supports patients facing a variety of additional mental health and life challenges. Her treatment approach incorporates evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), along with other interventions tailored to each patient’s needs. Through individual and family therapy, Kristen creates a welcoming and supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and understood. She values the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship and works collaboratively with each patient to develop practical tools for managing challenges and achieving personal goals. In addition to her primary areas of focus, she provides support for a range of mental health concerns and life transitions. Outside of her clinical practice, Kristen enjoys swimming and staying active, spending time with her daughters and family, relaxing at the beach, and exploring her creative side through art.