ABOUT ME

Hello! I’m Kathleen Huff, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #97210 and Registered Play Therapist #T4324, based in San Diego - here to guide you through life’s ups and downs. I truly care about my clients’ well-being and provide services catered to their needs.

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Since 2012, I have provided a number of specialized therapeutic services to those dealing with challenging life experiences. I received my Masters in Counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2014 from San Diego State University.  My specialities include, children, adolescents, young adults, mood disorders (anxiety and depression), ADHD, LGBTQIA+ and providing parent support. 

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As a therapist I work to increase my cultural understanding and awareness. Social justice has always been a passion of mine, and I work to advocate for those in our community who are underserved and underrepresented. I work to stay culturally competent and ensure all people sitting across from me feel safe and free to be their authentic selves. 

 

I completed my play therapy certificate through the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Extension program and became a registered play therapist in 2019. I work to incorporate fun and play into my sessions. Mindfulness trainings through UCSD Center for Mindfulness have assisted me in my own life and something I draw on to support my clients in theirs.

 

I look forward to getting to know you better!

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Certifications

Play Therapy Certificate, UCSD Extension Program, Registered Play Therapist • 2019

Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy •  2017

AIM HI a research model for working with children on the Autism Spectrum, Certificate • 2014

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Trainings

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Art Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness,

Narrative Therapy, Parent Management Training, and Play Therapy