Krista Anderson (she/her) is a Registered Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (140143). She specializes in child development, autism spectrum disorder, attachment issues, ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders. With an empathic, attachment-informed approach, Krista believes that finely attuned relationships are the foundation for healthy development and psychological well being.

Krista received her bachelor’s degree from the University of British Columbia Vancouver, and completed her masters in Marriage and Family Therapy at Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena. She has worked in the Los Angeles area as a DIR/Floortime therapist and case manager, and has several years of experience working in homes, schools, and clinical settings with children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and their families. Krista is certified in DIR/Floortime by the International Council on Development and Learning. Additionally, Krista is experienced in early intervention for autism (ages 12-48 months) using the Early Start Denver Model (UC Davis MIND Institute). During her clinical traineeship, Krista worked as a counselor for adults and seniors at The Center for Professional Counseling in North Hollywood. There, she provided adult psychotherapy via telehealth throughout the COVID-19 pandemic focusing on issues of grief, aging, life transitions, and relationships.

Krista’s therapeutic approach is influenced by her background in music and art. She works sensitively and creatively with people across the lifespan, and integrates a collaborative, often play based approach with clients. Informed by developmental capacities and an understanding of individual sensory differences, Krista uses the therapeutic relationship to facilitate her clients in their personal growth, resilience, and curiosity.