Kristiana Bowman, MA, LP-MFT

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Welcome
 
I create a warm, collaborative, human-centered, and integrative therapeutic space with my clients and will support you in finding a path toward healing and growth. You are taking an important first step toward your mental and relational health and it's vital to find a therapist that feels like a good fit for your needs. In your first session, you can expect an open, safe space to share your concerns and to see if working together is right for you. Together, we can explore getting you closer to healthier, more fulfilling relationships with self and others.
 
Areas of Specialization 
  • Anxiety
  • Child/Play Therapy
  • Couples 
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity 
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Pre-Marital
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sex Therapy 
  • Spirituality

Benefits of Therapy
  • Experience a safe, confidential space to share with a compassionate professional
  • Build more self-compassion and self-esteem
  • Identify triggers and learn to implement more supportive coping skills
  • Develop greater resilience to stress 
  • Reduce conflict in your relationships
  • Increase communication and improve quality of connection with partner or spouse

Treatment Approaches
 
Family Systems Therapy
One of the advantages of working with a Marriage and Family Therapist is that in addition to addressing mental health concerns, I am trained in family systems therapy. I understand that just as in nature, we are all a part of ecosystems, whether in a committed partnership or marriage, in our families, friendships, work relationships, or our larger community. When we care for these connections and they are working well, we experience the benefits in our mental health and overall well-being.
 
Narrative Therapy
Narrative therapy is a form of psychotherapeutic inquiry that supports individuals in sharing their personal stories. Together, we can explore how the values from your family of origin, community, or culture might inform who you are today and discover which narratives support and empower your growth. 
 
Gottman Couples Therapy
I utilize Level 1 and Level 2 Training in the Gottman Couples Therapy Method, an evidenced-based model developed over 40 years of research that supports partners in managing conflict, developing stronger communication skills, expanding their capacity for emotional attunement, and cultivating more authentic connection. I offer two-hour couples intensives to get started toward your goals and use thorough assessments to guide your treatment.
 
Child-Centered Play Therapy 
In child-centered or non-directive play therapy, I create a safe space for children to process difficult experiences, navigate family transitions, build emotional regulation, and grow their self-esteem. I meet with parents for regular consult sessions throughout the course of your child's treatment to share their progress and coordinate their highest-quality care.
 
 
Location 
Tompkins Community Counseling
318 N Aurora St
Ithaca, NY 14850 
 
Availability
I am currently accepting new clients for virtual and in-person services in Ithaca, NY. 
 
Education 
  • Marriage and Family Therapy, Master of Arts, Syracuse University, 2023
  • Bachelor of Arts, Vassar College, 2018 

Training and Certifications
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1: Bridging the Couple Chasm, The Gottman Institute
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 2: Assessment, Intervention, and Co­ Morbidities, The Gottman Institute
  • After the Affair: Working with Couples and Infidelity Training, National Association of Social Workers, New York State Chapter
  • Putting a Name to Silent Suffering: Treating Perinatal Mental Health, National Association of Social Workers
  • Positive Parenting Program, Primary Care Accredited, Triple P International

Contact
Please share your message through the confidential Theravive platform. I am here to help and I look forward to meeting with you.

Kristiana Bowman Reaches

Ithaca NY
Trumansburg NY

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