Dr. Kittinger is a licensed psychologist based out of Newport Beach, California. She is licensed across the west coast in California, Oregon, and Washington. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University, where her research examined the impact of religion on body image. Her clinical training spans inpatient medical and psychiatric hospitals, rural mental health clinics, intensive outpatient programs, university counseling centers, and community mental health agencies.
Dr. Kittinger specializes in working with adults navigating religious trauma, anxiety, perfectionism, body image concerns, relationship challenges, and complex trauma. She has specialized experience supporting individuals leaving high-control religious or spiritual environments, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those in high-responsibility or public-facing roles.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Kittinger provides trainings and consultation on religious trauma and related topics and has been featured on podcasts exploring the intersections of psychology, religion, attachment, and embodiment. She is an approved clinical supervisor for psychologist residents and master’s-level professional counselor and marriage and family therapist associates in Oregon.
