Hi, I’m Kiri

I’m a somatic and mindfulness-based therapist who works at the intersection of trauma healing, spirituality, and embodied self-discovery. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and rooted in mindfulness, attachment theory, liberation psychology, and existential exploration.

But more than anything—I’m human, just like you. I’m biracial and bisexual, and my journey has been shaped by being a child of divorce, having a blended family, and embracing alternative ways of living and loving. I don’t fit into a box, and I love working with those who feel the same. I draw wisdom from Eastern spiritual traditions and believe in creating a space where misfits, seekers, and deep feelers can find belonging in a paradoxical world.

Healing doesn’t have to be lonely. In fact, it can be joyful, even playful, when done in connection. I bring my full, authentic self into the work—Kirious, warm, deeply reflective, playfully silly, and laid-back.

I currently practice as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor in California and a Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington State. I’m a member of Tender Heart Healing Arts in Berkeley, Syzygy Collective in Seattle, and Solthera Therapy, my Washington-based private practice.

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My Background

I grew up in the Bay Area but spent much of my life searching for something deeper, both within myself and across the world. My first career was in New York’s fashion industry as a shoe designer, but after seven years, I became disillusioned with its commercialism and superficiality. Craving something more meaningful, I quit my job and bought a one-way ticket to Asia.

There, I stumbled into disaster relief volunteering—a transformative experience that opened my heart and set me on a path of service. For three years, I traveled and volunteered across Asia, immersing myself in Buddhist and yogic practices. I trained in Tantric Hatha Yoga and briefly taught yoga in Guatemala. My spiritual seeking led me to explore bioenergetics, breathwork, plant medicine, Osho meditations, and Reiki. Yet, despite my devotion to the spiritual path, I still felt unmoored—searching for both a purpose and a place to belong.

I began a two-year training with my spiritual teacher, Thomas Hübl. His teachings illuminated a profound truth: the deepest human longing is for being, belonging, and becoming. I immersed myself in silent meditation retreats, grounding myself in Buddhist practice and quiet illumination. During this time I worked as an IFS coach and meditation guide. Through this work I felt a calling to deepen my work as a psychotherapist and guide others in their own journeys home to themselves.

Now, I live in a small forest town in Marin County, finding balance in nature, creativity, and connection. When I’m not working with clients, you’ll find me hiking, gardening, making ceramics, painting, dancing, and caring for my family and my beloved kitties. These moments of presence and play ground me, deepening my ability to hold space for others on their path.