About
I came to this work the long way around.
Two graduate degrees. A curator's eye. A gardener's patience. A midlife pivot that finally let me put everything I've gathered into one room.
I am, by temperament, a collector of unlikely connections. The thing about two masters degrees, a creative practice, and decades of paying close attention is that it teaches you to listen across registers. To hear a story not only as it's being told, but as it's being lived.
I'm intuitive. I'm playful. I think I'm wise — though I'd rather you decide that for yourself. I am not interested in forcing your story into a tidy diagnostic shape. I am very interested in what your particular life is asking of you, and in walking alongside you while we figure it out.
People often come to me because they've tried therapy before and found themselves translating their lives into someone else's framework. Here, you don't have to do that. We'll build the language together.
A note on pace
Healing is not a productivity exercise.
I work slowly because the things you're bringing deserve slowness. I don't believe in shortcuts, and I don't believe in dragging things out. We let it take the time it actually needs — no more, no less.
Begin an inquiryMy commitment
Toward an inclusive, antiracist practice.
I am committed to fostering an inclusive and antiracist environment in the practice I co-founded where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered. I acknowledge that I practice on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot tribes, and I honor and respect their enduring connection to this land.
I recognize that systemic racism and oppression exist within our society and impact individuals in profound ways. I stand against all forms of racism, discrimination, and prejudice, and I am dedicated to actively challenging and dismantling these systems within my organization and beyond.
I believe that diversity is the strength of our humanity, and I am committed to creating a space where people of all races, ethnicities, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and backgrounds feel welcome, supported, and heard. I strive to center the voices and experiences of marginalized communities in my work, and I am committed to ongoing education, reflection, and growth in my understanding of systemic injustice and my role in creating positive change.
I understand that achieving true inclusion and antiracism requires ongoing effort and accountability, and I am committed to continuously evaluating and improving my practices to ensure that they align with my values. I invite feedback, dialogue, and collaboration from my clients, partners, and community members as I continue to work with you to build a more just and equitable world for all.
In curiosity & gratitude,
Kimberly Crispeno
Questions people often ask
A few things worth naming upfront.
If we work together
You'll meet someone curious.
I'm not going to sit in silence and nod — I'll ask questions, I'll use humor when it fits, and I'll try and push back when it's useful.
I garden, which has taught me more about patience than any training ever did. I make art because sometimes things don't fit neatly into language. I read too widely to claim any one framework has it figured out.
If that sounds like a fit, get in touch.