Kristy Labardee, MS, LMFT, MBA

Kristy Labardee is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field.1 She currently works as a therapist at LifeStance Health in Cedar Park, Texas.3

Professional Background

Kristy holds a Master's degree in Counseling from California State University - Fullerton, which she completed in 2008.1 She also has an MBA in IT Management from Western Governors University, obtained in 2019.12

Expertise and Specializations

Kristy specializes in treating:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• LGBTQ+ issues
• Bipolar disorder
• Life transitions
• Substance use
• Trauma and PTSD
• Women's issues1

She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based treatment approach for trauma.13

Work Experience

Throughout her career, Kristy has worked in various roles within the mental health field:

• Licensed Psychotherapist at LifeStance Health (current position)
• Deputy Executive Officer for C.H.A.R.L.E.E. Family Care, Inc.
• Mental Health Services Supervisor for the County of Riverside
• Adjunct Professor at National University, teaching courses in Marriage and Family Therapy

Approach to Therapy

Kristy takes a client-centered approach, tailoring treatment to the unique needs of each individual, family, or couple.1 She is LGBTQ affirmative and dedicated to treating all individuals in a way that honors their culture, preferences, and beliefs.1

Her practice focuses on using self-acceptance as a catalyst to achieve lifelong success, helping clients create lasting shifts at the core level to enhance their personal and professional performance and wellbeing.13