Phoenix Kriese, LPC Therapy

Phoenix Kriese, LPC

Therapist

License verified Insurance accepted No referral necessary Background check complete Accepting new patients

Biography

Phoenix Kriese, LPC, is a compassionate therapist who specializes in trauma, domestic violence, addiction, anxiety, depression, and complex emotional healing. She takes a client-centered, collaborative approach, creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where individuals feel truly seen and supported. Phoenix is especially passionate about empowering women, LGBTQIAP+ clients, and survivors of trauma to rebuild confidence, strengthen their identity, and move toward meaningful, purpose-driven lives.

Her work is grounded in evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), which she uses to help clients develop insight, build coping skills, and achieve their goals. Drawing from experience across individual, group, telehealth, and school-based settings, Phoenix tailors her approach to each person’s unique needs, fostering resilience, self-trust, and lasting emotional growth.

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Clinical Focus Areas

Anger Management Anxiety Disorders Borderline Personality (BPD) Gender Identity Grief & Loss

Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Languages

English

Identity

Female She/Her/Hers

Culture & faith

African American Caucasus Cultures Christianity Diasporic or Black Culture Faiths Indigenous Cultures Land/Earth Based Spiritualities Mormonism Nonreligious/ Secular/ Agnostic/ Atheist Other Spiritualities Pacific Islander Cultures Religions Wiccan/ Paganism

Community & allyship

BIPOC LGBTQ+ Neurodiversity People with Disabilities Survivors of Trauma and Abuse Women

Credentials

LPCMH

Insurances accepted

Aetna Allegiance Benefit Plan Management Allied Benefit Systems Ambetter AmeriHealth Administrators (non-Medicaid plans) Blue Shield of California Cigna Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Magellan Meritain Health Nebraska Total Care Public Employees Health Plan Sharp Health Plan Wellcare
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