Dr. Kittinger is trained in and utilizes Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples(EFT) which is a humanistic, evidence-based approach to psychotherapy, drawing primarily from attachment theory to facilitate the creation of secure, enriching, and meaningful connection. Rooted in the science of emotions and attachment, EFT helps patients identify and transform the processing and interaction of patterns that create distress.

In treatment, Dr. Kittinger focuses on treating the relationship as the patient versus getting stuck in one versus another. She centers the value of understanding versus agreeing, identifying patterns, and increasing compassion to help strengthen the relationships core and build toward transformational long-lasting change.

Dr. Kittinger is trained and experienced in working with LGBTQIA+ folks, non-heteronormative identities, ENM relationships and family dyads wanting relational therapy.

Specialties & Areas of Focus

• Communication

• Trust-Building, Ruptures & Repair

• Dating, long-term partnership, & pre-marital couples

• Reconnecting & Intimacy-building

• Navigating partnership and parenthood