Kristina Modeste
AMFT #140726
Supervised by Aretha Hampton, PhD, LCSW (#65834)
I am so proud of you for taking this next step in your wellness journey!
I founded Sacred Mirrors for folks to be able to utilize the transformative power of relationship as a tool, moving us further away from colonized markers of wellness, and closer to a version of healing rich in authenticity, self-compassion, and empathy. As a queer black femme, born and raised in the Bay Area, Iām deeply honored to pour back into community through the intentional expansion of collective wellness and sacred relationship.
My passion for this work emerged from curiosity, introspection, and deep surrender to the nuanced forms therapy may take. Yoga, talk therapy, kink practices, and art modeling have all served as my own sacred mirrors, guiding me through challenging moments of self-confrontation and growth. Yoga and breathwork reshaped my relationship to discomfort, while introducing the possibility for pleasure as a mandatory fixture in my wellness toolkit. Talk therapy has served its own purpose as a processing space, granting a necessary shift in perspective, while being empathically held. Kink practices and art modeling have been unlikely teachers, both, holding space for play, release, and the unlearning of internalized narratives that had been implanted from colonized power systems. Each sacred mirror serves as an opportunity to be accountable to community, our purpose, and the land we inhabit. Through this work, I am reminded that the sharing of wisdom is the only way to ensure community survival.
With that being said, thank you for trusting me as your mirror!
My Approach
My approach is relational, integrative, and strength based, allowing me to attune to wherever you may be located on your wellness journey. You are a multi-faceted human being deserving of care that reflects and celebrates the nuanced intersections of your identities. Our work together will incorporate elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), somatic therapy, and mindfulness treatment modalities to nurture your whole self.
Working in community mental health has informed my clinical insight, granting me the opportunity to prioritize services for folks existing at the intersection of several systemically excluded identities (i.e., clients identifying as HIV+, sex workers, 2LGBTQIA+, non-monogamous, and existing with varying substance use disorders). At Sacred Mirrors, I offer my services to individuals, couples, and all polyamorous configurations. This is an affirming space for clients identifying as 2LGBTQIA+, kinksters, sex workers, and non-monogamous. My aim is not just to return you to functioning, but to amplify the innate wisdom existing in you, while guiding you towards an authentic version of wellness in alignment with your goals. Our work together will be collaborative, prioritize your psychological safety, and hold space for curiosity, play, and self-celebration!