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My Work

My approach to therapy is rooted in the deep interconnectedness of your mind, body, soul, and spirit. I guide you in feeling, processing, and fully embodying the range of human emotions, allowing you to truly experience life in the present moment. Each session is a step forward—cultivating insight, deepening your presence, and revealing connections that may have once felt out of reach.

As a licensed marriage and family psychotherapist with a body-oriented approach, I began my foundational training in Berkeley, CA. I later earned my doctorate in somatics from Pacifica Graduate Institute, where I focused on Jungian depth psychotherapy. My doctoral research explored community dream groups, the role of imagination within the body, and the transformative power of archetypal rituals—insights that continue to shape and enrich my therapeutic practice. My work remains deeply influenced by Dr. Donald Kalsched, a leading voice in Jungian depth psychotherapy.

My Journey

Through many transformations, much gained, and layers shed, my commitment to mindfulness and inner healing was necessary for my work as a clinician. Living in France, I absorbed a culture that values deep connection, artistry, and the beauty of the everyday, enriching my practice with a sense of presence and appreciation for life’s nuances. My journey continued as I earned a Master’s in Anthropology from the  California Institute of Integral Studies, where I explored the vast tapestry of human cultures and rituals. This blend of French cultural immersion and anthropological study deeply informed my approach to mindfulness, integrating a global perspective into my therapeutic work.

My journey’s arc brought me back to Portland where I now offer its fruits to others through imagination-based programs and healing therapy. Together, we will embark on an adventure of self-discovery and healing, leveraging the power of mindfulness, the wisdom of the body, and the depth of the psyche to facilitate transformation and growth.

–   Dr. Kimberly Christensen

ABOUT ME

I have a private practice in NW Portland, where I hold space for deep healing from trauma. I believe that when we make room in our lives to truly feel our suffering—both personal and collective—we open ourselves to transformation. If there is a path through trauma and abuse, it begins here: with the willingness to feel, to stay present with what aches, and to trust that even pain holds meaning.

In our work together, we will gently expand your capacity to feel, not just the pain, but the richness of life itself. We will honor your wounds, not as burdens to bear alone, but as portals into deeper connection, creativity, and imagination. Through art, music, theater, poetry—through the language of the soul—you will discover new ways to live your story, to weave beauty from sorrow, and to reconnect with the world in a way that feels alive, whole, and true.