Welcome

Welcome to my practice. I’m Dr. Kristin Dempsey, EdD, LMFT, LPCC
Licensed Therapist • Substance Use Disorder and Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Specialist • Motivational Interviewing Trainer

Are you navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, or relationship struggles? You’re not alone, and I look forward supporting you. 

I bring over 30 years of clinical experience in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to my private practice in San Francisco and Burlingame. My work is deeply informed by evidence-based, person-centered approaches and a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented lens—especially for clients facing co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges, "hearing voices", or thought disorders.
 

As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Professional Clinical Counselor, and a university faculty specializing in counselor education, I offer:

Individual & family therapy tailored to your unique circumstances

Support with substance use disorders, other compulsive behaviors, and co-occurring mental health concerns using a harm-reduction and MI-informed approach

Skill-building interventions for anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery

Flexible, client-driven strategies focused on empowering self-determined, sustainable change

I partner with you to uncover strengths, clarify values, and identify practical steps toward the life you want—whether navigating a crisis or seeking growth.

Ready to explore change?

Let’s talk about how I can support you—through confidential, compassionate therapy in person or via telehealth. Call or email me today to schedule your free 15‑minute consultation.

I also offer my clients the PsychFlex app free of charge. The PsychFlex app contains dozens of exercises and videos to help you learn and practice techniques to establish and maintain your mental wellness. You can check out PsychFlex here: Click Here

Please call or email me for an individual or family therapy consultation today.