In this episode Danielle and Maggie sit down with Kali Jensen (LMHCA) of Cultivate Counseling Services to talk about The Color Of Compromise (by Jemar Tisby), race, faith, parenting, and church. Kali touches on these various subjects and guides helpful conversation around teaching children about their own privilege and whiteness. In her practice she loves working with children, adolescents, and adults. Kali Jensen is a Faith Leader in Kitsap County.
Kali Jensen
Cultivate Counseling Services: http://www.cultivatecs.com
1050 NE Hostmark St. Suite 201A
Poulsbo WA 98370
Kali Jensen (LMHCA)
Kali founded Cultivate Counseling Services to create a safe space for people to heal, grow, and develop, into the people that they were created to be.
Therapeutic Approach:
Areas of Focus:
“I practice a relational psychodynamic approach to therapy, which centers on the relational encounter between the client and therapist to understand current patterns, uncover the impacts of trauma, and works to create new more desirable ways of relating. To understand your current patterns, we explore your past, current relationships, and your thoughts and desires as trust builds. The role of therapist is not one of authority and answers, but one that journeys with you to change undesirable patterns, find healing from past hurts, and provide space to process the difficulties of life and relationships.” – Kali
Education
Kali received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Northwest University and her master’s degree in counseling psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology.
Level 1 Gottman Trained Therapist
Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy online certificate
Cognitive Processing Therapy online certificate
Experience
Kali has a rich and diverse background. She has worked in public education, serving as a paraeducator, with children who have experienced physical, mental, and relational difficulties. She has volunteered leading groups, teaching, and coordinating special events for children, adolescents, and adults. She worked for 7 years at a local church overseeing small groups, pastoral care and created and led community impact events. She interned at Hope Sparks in Tacoma, WA working with adolescents at a Tacoma public school and in the office with children and adults. Kali has also worked with local businesses and non-profits to provide training in areas from parenting skills to living healthy in a digital age.