About Lynn (She/Her)
In my previous life, back when I prioritized the voices of others, I completed engineering degrees from UC Berkeley and Santa Clara University and worked in Silicon Valley. As an engineer, I enjoyed the way my mind was challenged but longed for the opportunity to interact with others at a deeper level. Being a therapist has been a perfect fit in that I still get to use the analytical, creativity, and problem-solving skills that I enjoy but in a context that allows for more meaningful personal interactions.
It has been quite a journey so far and I continue to love learning and growing. As my ability to hear and honor myself increases, I feel a sense of well-being that comes from living a life congruent with my deeper knowing of what is right for me.
Education
MA in Counseling Psychology (Holistic Emphasis) from John F. Kennedy University
MS in Electrical Engineering from Santa Clara University
BS in Civil Engineering from UC Berkeley (Chi Epsilon Honor Society)
Further Training
Internal Family Systems Therapy
Sensorimotor Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Advanced Primary Attachment Therapy
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
The Trauma of Racism
The Neurobiology of Attachment
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Volunteer Advocate
Facilitation, Teaching & Volunteering
Led creative expression and mindfulness groups
Taught parenting classes centered around the Active Parenting curriculum
Co-facilitated social skills play group for elementary school children
Planned and led weekly art activities for middle school children that centered on self-expression and self-esteem
Designed and taught communication and anger management workshops
Organized an art group for women and children residing at a domestic violence shelter
Supported hospice patients and their families
Professional Affiliations
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Member
Climate Psychology Alliance Member
Hobbies & Interests
Spending time in nature (hiking, gardening, biking)
Playing music and dancing with others
Mindfulness meditation
Imaginative adventuring
Painting, drawing, sewing, sculpting…all things creative!
The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.
C.G. Jung
Lynn Kitajima, LMFT 