Healing through connection, insight and compassion

Come as you are. Leave with more of yourself.

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Healing begins with being Heard.

This is a place to explore, to feel, and to reconnect with your own inner vitality. I invite you to take a look around and reach out when you're ready.

 

In-person and remote options

My office is located in Edmonds, WA. Can’t make it into the office? No worries – we’ve got you covered with teletherapy.

My approach

I’m Kimberly Crispeno, a psychodynamic psychotherapist with over 27 years of experience walking alongside individuals, couples, families, and groups through life’s complexities. I offer a steady, compassionate presence for those navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, and transition. My work is rooted in the belief that healing happens through connection—and that your story, in all its depth, deserves to be heard and honored.

My Services

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    Individual Therapy

    A space to explore your story, reconnect with your inner voice, and move toward healing and authenticity.

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    Couples Therapy

    Unflinching support for navigating relationship dynamics with honesty, care, and new understandings and tools to grow together.

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    Family Unit Therapy

    A grounded space for your family configuration to better understand one another, repair connection, and move forward with clarity and compassion.

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    Mind Body Sessions

    Whole Care, One Session— A unique, integrated 90-minute experience with a psychotherapist and physical therapist working together for your whole-person well-being.

    You are not just a mind or just a body— you are both, woven together. When care treats them separately, something gets lost. We work side by side, blending mental and physical support in each session, so that your healing can be deeper, faster, and more complete.

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    Organizations

    Unique packages for organizations facing disruption or desiring wellness checks. I, along with my team, help you develop stronger, more resilient organizations by addressing immediate impacts and empowering your team(s) to shape the future through a holistic approach that connects people, processes, and strategy.

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Specialty Areas

Anxiety & Depression

Anxiety and depression can show up as restlessness, worry, heaviness, or disconnection—often reflecting protective strategies or unmet needs rather than personal flaws. In therapy, we gently explore the messages behind these feelings, uncover what your mind and body may be trying to protect, and use grounding tools to build safety, presence, and connection. This process supports you in responding to stress with more ease and rediscovering your sense of vitality and aliveness.

Complex Trauma

Complex trauma often stems from prolonged exposure to abusive, neglectful, or chaotic environments, and can leave a lasting imprint on the nervous system. In therapy, we focus on building safety and regulation first, using approaches like somatic tools, and parts work to gently process past experiences. My goal is to help clients reconnect with their sense of agency, trust in themselves, and capacity for joy and connection.

Mid-Life Dissatisfaction

Mid-life can bring a mix of unexpected challenges—coping strategies that once worked may no longer help, physical health concerns or chronic pain may arise, and changes such as perimenopause or menopause can impact mood, energy, and identity. Relationship or job dissatisfaction may add to feelings of restlessness, frustration, or loss. In therapy, we explore these transitions with compassion, making space for your experiences while uncovering new ways of caring for your body, mind, and spirit. Together, we work toward renewed clarity, resilience, and a sense of meaning for the next chapter of your life.

Spiritual Trauma

Spiritual trauma may involve experiences of shame, fear, identity suppression, or exclusion within rigid or high-control religious systems. I work with clients to untangle harmful beliefs, explore questions of identity and belonging, and rebuild a relationship to self that honors their inner wisdom and values. Therapy is a space to grieve, reclaim meaning, and begin healing from spiritual wounds with gentleness and curiosity.

Grief

Grief is not a problem to solve, but a natural and deeply personal process that deserves compassionate witnessing. Whether you are grieving a death, a life change, or a loss of identity, our work honors both the pain of what’s missing and the love behind it. Together, we create space for integration, ritual, and meaning-making in a way that supports your ongoing connection to life.

Dissociative Disorders

Living with dissociative symptoms can be confusing and isolating, but you are not broken. I offer a plural-affirming, collaborative approach to treatment, especially for those with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), that honors each part of the system and moves at the client’s pace. Together, we build trust, increase communication between parts, and support healing from trauma with care and respect.

MY COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND ANTIRACISM

I am committed to fostering an inclusive and antiracist environment in the practice I co-founded where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered. I acknowledge that I practice on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot tribes, and I honor and respect their enduring connection to this land.

I recognize that systemic racism and oppression exist within our society and impact individuals in profound ways. I stand against all forms of racism, discrimination, and prejudice, and I am dedicated to actively challenging and dismantling these systems within my organization and beyond.

I believe that diversity is the strength of our humanity, and I am committed to creating a space where people of all races, ethnicities, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and backgrounds feel welcome, supported, and heard. I strive to center the voices and experiences of marginalized communities in my work, and I am committed to ongoing education, reflection, and growth in my understanding of systemic injustice and my role in creating positive change. I understand that achieving true inclusion and antiracism requires ongoing effort and accountability, and I am committed to continuously evaluating and improving my practices to ensure that they align with my values. I invite feedback, dialogue, and collaboration from my clients, partners, and community members as I continue to work with you to build a more just and equitable world for all.

In curiosity & gratitude,

Kimberly Crispeno

Kimberly is the rare therapist that you can trust, from the first moment of the first session, with your deepest feelings and messiest confusions, knowing she will stick with you as long as it takes, bringing insight and compassion.  I was broken by trauma and far from out of the situation causing it, and Kimberly has guided me to and through the ‘aftermath.’

-CA, Client

Kimberly has been instrumental in my growth and emotional well-being. She is a skilled and compassionate therapist with the ability to meet anyone where they are in their journey.

-LR , Client

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I’d cut my soul into a million pieces just to form a constellation to light your way home. I’d write love poems to the parts of yourself you can’t stand. I’d stand in the shadows of your heart and tell you I’m not afraid of your dark.

— Andrea Gibson