About Me

My gender pronouns are she/her/hers, and I go by the names "KJ" or "Kristin." You can also call me "Dr. KJ" or "Dr. Conner."

​I am a white, cis, queer woman with physical disabilities. I grew up in Encinitas, CA and have lived most of my life in California beach towns. I started engaging in LGBTQ and anti-racist activism in high school and entered graduate school to specialize in LGBTQ mental health. During graduate school, I broadened my work to also focus on physical disability populations. I love podcasts, Mexican food, Internet surfing, and my dog.

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Education

Ph.D., Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology
Doctoral emphasis in Feminist Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara, CA

M.A., Mental Health Counseling
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
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B.A. with Honors, Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz, CA

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Clinical Experience & Training

I have been in private practice since January 2018. I had an office in Los Angeles, CA until the pandemic and in 2020, I relocated to idyllic San Luis Obispo, CA. As so many have recently grown accustom to virtual spaces, I am now providing all services via telehealth. I recently became a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider.

​Psychological Assistant, supervised by Dr. Theo Burnes, Los Angeles, CA

Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention and Services, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Student Counseling Services, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
APA-accredited Predoctoral Psychology Internship

Career Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Counseling and Psychological Services, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA

Counseling and Recovery Services, Pacific Pride Foundation, Santa Barbara, CA

Hosford Counseling and Psychological Services Clinic, Santa Barbara, CA

Counseling Center, Simmons College, Boston, MA
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