Dr. Kristi Schermerhorn is a compassionate clinical psychologist in private practice located in Redmond, Washington. She specializes in working with older children, adolescents, and adults, believing that individuals gain the most from therapy through self-understanding and exploring how their relationships influence their lives. In her practice, Dr. Schermerhorn focuses on utilizing the therapeutic relationship to illuminate the ways past and present interactions shape who clients are today. Utilizing psychodynamic psychotherapy as her primary technique, she pays careful attention to her clients' narratives, helping them connect current challenges with historical experiences. Her extensive background includes serving as chief adolescent intern during her post-doctoral training at an adolescent in-patient ward in an urban medical center, alongside training at a crisis clinic, an out-patient psychological services center, and an elementary school. Dr. Schermerhorn is dedicated to fostering a safe and supportive environment for her clients to explore their emotional journeys, addressing issues such as depression and anxiety.