In a nutshell
Hi,
I m Dr. Kiersten Baughman, an experienced social psychologist who studies cultural factors related to relational violence.
I have over 15 years of experience in teaching a wide variety of psychology courses and published a textbook on learning as well as numerous articles in journals.
I also present at academic conferences and am very active in violence prevention work at the local and national levels.
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My approach to therapy is systemic, recognizing that many external factors contribute to reasons clients seek therapy. I am eager to collaborate with you, whether as individuals, couples, or families, as you strive to live your best life.
Anxiety and Depression
ADHD
Child & Teen
Couples & Family
Grief/Loss
Life Transitions
Specialties
Performance Anxiety
Trauma
I also work with: anger management, creativity, burnout, fear of failure, leadership, loneliness, perfectionism, self-esteem, stress, vulnerability.
My therapy personality and style
Logical, Maternal, Creative, Female, Sensitive & Gentle, Listener
Positive Existential Therapy™, acceptance and commitment therapy, CBT, compassion focused therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, PCT, Solution Focused
Outside of the office
I am an avid reader and love just about all genres. My favorite is definitely romance, but I've branched out to mystery, suspense, and even some thriller.
I love a good rom-com. I have always enjoyed relationship dynamics, which is part of what has attracted me to the field of psychology.
I enjoy spending time with my fur babies, Max, Midnight, and Mollie, all rescues. Max and Midnight are 11-year-old Border Collie mix litter mates, and Mollie is a 9-year-old German Shepard mix.
I love to explore other cultures and find myself in a variety of volunteer roles as I work to minimize relational violence. My favorite place I've traveled to date is Australia - my bucket list destination that did not disappoint!
