Anxiety, trauma & couples therapy in CT

Within each of us lies a longing to be seen, heard, and embraced in our entirety.

Hi, I’m kyrsti tam, LMFT-A.

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Kyrsti Tam, MFT, LMFT-A

Supervised by Julie Liefeld, LMFT

Let me tell you about why I am different from other therapists:

  • I am NOT going to tell you what you “should” or “shouldn’t” be doing. It is my job to help you explore your options, not tell you how to live your life.

  • I will ask the hard questions.

  • I am a therapist because therapy helped me with trauma, people pleasing, self-esteeming & so much more (I was a CPA for almost a decade before this!).

  • I use humor & swear in session.

  • I will push you & hold space to sit with you as you explore your deepest, most difficult emotions, experiences, memories, or thoughts.

  • I will help you unpack past traumas so you can make sense of how they impact you TODAY.

  • I am open to and encourage integrating any type of holistic practices into therapy (in my personal life I incorporate yoga, meditation, crystals, breathing, and tarot).

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Since you are on my “about me” page, you obviously want to know…about me. I show up as my authentic self. My clients want a therapist who jokes, uses humor, swears, and is just…human. Once we get to know each other, I may be direct and challenge you. I believe we are all a work in progress, which I think is beautiful.


Before becoming a therapist, I spent nearly a decade as a tax accountant. I was a chronic people pleaser. I couldn’t say no, was overworked, fearful of disappointing others, burnt out, overwhelmed, you name it. I sought out therapy. So I know first hand how transformative, but challenging, therapy can be. I experienced such profound change, I decided to become a therapist and I LOVE what I do (and I actually know what self-care is now!). I'm passionate about guiding others toward their own fulfillment.


I have been practicing therapy since 2022. I live in Connecticut with my partner, 2 cats & a parrot. Beyond therapy, I enjoy cycling, yoga, and reading. On the weekends you can catch me at a winery or spending time with family. I am also a little health-food obsessed.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Master’s of Family Therapy | Southern CT State University

Trainings & Specialties:

  • EMDR training

  • Trauma-informed therapy

  • Tour of Motivational Interviewing

  • TF-CBT Training

Intro to me & my practice.

Clients who work with me want a therapist who:

  • Is real, relatable & authentic (i.e. shows up with real emotions, uses humor, swears at times)

  • Asks the hard questions (I don’t just ask “how did that make you feel?)

  • Understands what it’s like first hand to have done trauma therapy (so the empathy is genuine)

  • Will compassionately push them to do the work so they can heal

Inclusivity Disclosure

It is my main goal to create a safe and brave space for persons of all genders, cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, sexual expressions, religious/spiritual backgrounds, abilities, classes, ages. No matter your walk of life, you deserve a safe space, and you deserve to feel heard.

I am a trauma informed therapist who is trained in EMDR. I also love to integrate holistic approaches if the client is open to them.