Haley Kisner, AMFT

I believe healing happens in connection—with ourselves, with others, and within safe, supportive spaces. I’m passionate about walking alongside individuals who are working through relationship challenges, unresolved family-of-origin pain, and the lasting impact of difficult childhood experiences. I hold deep respect for the courage it takes to turn toward emotional wounds, explore the effects of trauma, and pursue a more grounded, compassionate relationship with yourself and others.

My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. As a trauma-informed therapist, I seek to understand your full story and explore the experiences, beliefs, and qualities that make you uniquely you. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood and empowered to move toward the changes you’re hoping for.

I have experience supporting individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan in outpatient care, community mental health, and intensive treatment settings, and I bring that breadth of experience into each session. No matter your background or what you’re carrying, my goal is to create a space that feels supportive, collaborative, and tailored to you.

Therapeutic Style

In our work together, you can expect a warm, nonjudgmental space where your story is met with curiosity and compassion, and where we move at a pace that feels right for you. I view therapy as a joint process—one where we explore your inner world with openness and intention, uncover patterns that no longer serve you, and gently work toward healing and growth.

My Background

    • Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in California [AMFT #151207]

    • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Tennessee [LMFT #2455]

    • Master of Marriage and Family Therapy, Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN

    • B.A. Psychology, University of Colorado | Boulder, CO

    • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained - Personal Transformation Institute | EMDRIA Approved

    • Certified Trauma Professional - Evergreen Certifications

    • Advanced Play Therapy Specialization - Lipscomb University

    • California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

    • San Francisco CAMFT (SF CAMFT)

    • San Francisco Psychological Association (SFPA)

    • EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

    • Psychology Today

    • Mental Health Match

    • Trauma-Informed Therapy for Individuals, Couples, and Families in Various Outpatient Settings

    • Intensive Outpatient Therapy for Substance Use Disorder Treatment

    • Family Therapy in Community Mental Health

    • Grief-Related Group Therapy Facilitator

"Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness"

- Peter Levine