Kimberly Sandstrom, Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Restoring Deepening Connection in Marriage & Families
Marriage, Couples, Families, and Individual Counseling
Our desire is to be emotionally bonded in our relationships in a way that provides safety and security through any difficulty. Over time, some relationships may develop negative patterns that erode the ability to be safe for our partners. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in a safe therapeutic environment, provides relationships space to reconnect, reduce blaming and criticizing, and develop secure and fulfilling bonds that can last a lifetime.
Kimberly works with individuals, couples, and families to help build and restore and deepen connections through research based, proven methods, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and EMDR.
Specializing in couples recovering from infidelity.
Education/Training
2006-2011 Marital & Family Therapy, Bethel Seminary, San Diego, Magna cum laude
1984-1988 Psychobiology, University of California, Davis
2010 Emotionally Focused Therapy Summit, 2009 Externship
2011-12 Emotionally Focused Therapy Core Skills
2012 Emotionally Focused Therapy Advanced Core Skills (In Progress)
2011 Emotionally Focused Therapy: Healing Affairs Using Emotional Focused Therapy
2009 Cross Country Education: Couples and Affairs, Managing the Clinical Challenges
2010 Torn Asunder: Mending Infidelity Workshop, CAPS Bethel Seminary, with Dave Carder, Author of "Torn Asunder"
2011 EMDR Level 1 & 2 Training
2009 Certification in PREPARE-ENRICH (Couples marriage preparation and enrichment)
Bio
After growing up in Northern California, Kimberly completed Psychobiology at the University of California, Davis. After a career combining her love for neuroscience and business, as a pharmaceutical sales representative, Kimberly stayed home to raise children until finishing her Masters in Marital and Family Therapy at Bethel Seminary, San Diego, Magna Cum Laude. Kimberly worked in the field of alcohol and drug addiction, with families, as a volunteer, and completed her internship with the Center for Grief Care and Education at San Diego Hospice, specializing in grief counseling with individuals, couples, and families.
Kimberly has served in various ministries and held leadership positions through her church in San Diego and integrates biblical principles into her practice with faith-based clients. For non-faith based clients, Kimberly's clinical training and clinical background provide a safe and calm environment in which to explore even the most troubling issues.
Kimberly is passionate about reconnecting couples in distress, especially after infidelity. Her training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, grief counseling, and special clinical training with treating couples after affairs. Provide her with a basis in which to understand couples' special needs during difficult times.
Personally, Kimberly has been married for 24 years and with her husband, is raising three children, two who are now adults. She is familiar with and understands the challenges marriages face in raising a family and navigating daily life, while staying connected to each other over time.
"In choosing me as your therapist, please know that I am honored to be invited into your intimate space and I look forward to working with you." ~Kimberly
Memberships
American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (AAMFT)
California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Christian Association of Psychological Studies (CAPS)
International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
Psi Chi (International Honor Society in Psychology), Lifetime Member
Payments Accepted
Visa, Check, cash
License:IMF 67425
Helpful Links
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Loneliness
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Anger Management
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Anxiety and Panic
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Marriage Counseling
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Body Image Issues
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Online / Teletherapy
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Caregiver Issues
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Chronic Illness
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Premarital Counseling
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Couples
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Relationship Issues
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Depression
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Divorce
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Eating Disorders
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Stress Management
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Grief and Loss
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Trauma and PTSD
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Life Transitions
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Work and Career Issues
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Licenses/Certifications
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EMDR Part 1 and 2 (EMDRIA)
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Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern (MFTI)
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