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Kristen Montiel

(She/Her)
Fully remote
San Diego, CA 91915
LMFT, PhD

Practice Highlight

KAP + deep integration for lasting change—supporting individuals, couples, and veterans beyond talk therapy.

About Kristen

Are you tired of repeating the same patterns, even when you’re trying your best to change? You’re not alone. Often, these patterns live deeper in the nervous system, where insight alone can’t reach. For over 15 years, I’ve supported individuals and couples in healing old wounds and creating lasting change. As a Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) provider, I offer a deeper approach that can help access and shift patterns that traditional talk therapy may not fully reach. My work blends compassion, evidence-based care, and a strong focus on safety and integration. I support individuals with anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck, and couples rebuilding trust, improving communication, and restoring intimacy. As a veteran, I’m especially honored to support military members and families.

Licensed in

California Florida

Services

Couples Group remote Individual remote Low-dose psycholytic Retreats Self-guided

Specialties

Addiction Anxiety Attachment Chronic pain Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Couples Depression Dialectical behavior therapy Emotionally Focused Therapy Family / Marital Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) LGBTQ+ Mindfulness Neurodivergence Postpartum Psychoanalysis PTSD Relationship Issues Sex addiction/therapy Spirituality Substance abuse Veterans & First Responders

Languages Spoken

English

Insurance Accepted

None (out of pocket)

Session Cost

With insurance $10-$30* Out of pocket $275 - $325
*Typical copay range

Military Discount

Kristen offers a military discount for active duty service members, veterans, and their families.