There are many ways to heal.
A space to find therapy, community, and experiences that invite you back to what matters.
Who I am
After sixteen years and thousands of therapy hours, I’ve watched the same themes emerge again and again.
People don’t just struggle because they’re anxious or burned out. They struggle because they’re disconnected—from themselves, from community, from rest, from nature, and from the kinds of relationships that help us feel fully alive.
Beneath all of our different stories, many of us are searching for the same things: a place to belong, meaningful conversation, time in nature, work that matters, and a little more room to breathe.
Therapy is one powerful place to begin that work. But over time, I realized healing deserved more than one room. These spaces grew from that understanding.
Therapy
Individual psychotherapy for adults navigating burnout, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life's transitions. Together, we'll create a warm, relational, evidence-based space that honors both your nervous system and your story.
Serving adults throughout California via telehealth.
Seasonal Gatherings
Quarterly gatherings for women who want slower, deeper friendships and a little more ritual in their lives. Movement, conversation, beautiful food, storytelling, and simple nature-inspired rituals.
Autumn Equinox Dinner · Sunday, September 20, 2026 · 4–7pm · San Francisco
Women's Circle
A six-week virtual circle for a small group of women. One hour on Wednesday nights, moving through themes like ancestral stories, storytelling, ritual and ceremony, inner child, creativity, somatic movement, and archetypes.
Next circle begins Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · 6–7pm PST · Virtual
Retreats
Multi-day retreats for women in wild, beautiful places. Fire, movement, long walks, ritual, beautiful meals, and the company of women.
A Winter Return · January 15–18, 2027 · Point Reyes, CA · 8 seats
Come Up for Air
A one-day burnout reset in San Francisco for high-achieving professionals who are quietly running out of ways to keep going. For the person worried they'll rage quit, lose their job, or simply disappear.
October 17, 2026 · 10am–2pm · Marina, SF
Between Sessions
Quarterly dinners and twice-monthly body doubling afternoons for psychotherapists in San Francisco and the East Bay.
Next dinner: October 8, 2026 · 6:30–8:30 PM · $65
For Teams
Burnout prevention workshops, mental health education, and on-site grief and crisis support for Bay Area teams.
Kind words
A few notes from people who have found a seat here.
“I joined a friend on Kierstan's Tulum retreat without knowing quite what to expect, and from start to finish it was seamless. The days were a perfect mix of adventure, culture, and wellness—Mayan ruins, temazcal, a private cenote, Ivan's wonderful meals—while the real gift was the incredible group of women I met. I highly recommend one of Kierstan's retreats to anyone considering it; you won't regret it.”
“From the moment we arrived at Kierstan's Tulum retreat, it felt like a safe, judgment-free space. The cenote was unreal, the temazcal was powerful, morning yoga set the tone each day, and the Airbnb was stunning. I'm so grateful to have been part of such a special experience and would absolutely recommend it.”
“Kierstan's Tulum retreat was truly transformational. Beautiful accommodations, traditional ceremonies, plant medicine, and meaningful intentions created a perfect balance of structure and freedom.”