Kristen Muche LCSW

The primary survivors whom I have the honor of working with have complex trauma and structural dissociation, often with experiences of sexual violence, trafficking, criminal justice-involvement (e.g. incarceration, gang membership), homelessness, generational trauma, and service-based vicarious trauma (e.g. first responders, law enforcement, veterans). Additionally, I specialize in working with those who have multiplicity/plurality (aka systems, alters, parts, DID/OSDD). I also work with people who have extra-sensory/perceptual experiences (sometimes called psychosis, though culture plays a significant role in this).

I am constantly in awe of my clients and feel so honored in being permitted into their lives and moving alongside them in their journeys. My goal is to partner with you and work as a team. I don't view myself as any different than you, in terms of just being human and navigating through the world in the best way we can, while trying to find meaning along the way. My mentality is that it takes healing relationships to heal relational trauma, something that understandably often holds a lot of fear and mistrust around. I typically do long-term therapy with most of my clients (which is not a requirement- it's whatever each person wants), so I'm a proponent of the notion that not only is healing not linear, but also that there is no "right" way or timeline for healing to happen; to me, it's a process. I don't take the role I have for granted, and I recognize the degree of trust, safety, and vulnerability it takes to ask for help. You'll take that step when you're ready.

• California, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 82170
• Nevada, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 9946-C
• Oregon, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, L14361
• Utah, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 13217414-3501

I have practiced in a diverse range of settings, including community non-profits, outpatient clinics, street-based homeless services, jails, residential homes and facilities, police departments, courthouses, and hospitals. I also create trainings on various trauma-related topics, with the goal of creating more awareness and challenging the stigmas that so many survivors face. As a professor and clinical supervisor, I also share my passion for this work with clinicians and students who are earning their degrees in social work, counseling, psychology, and criminal justice.