Kipenzi M. Herron, LMFT

Who Am I

Therapist | Clinical Leader | Speaker

I’m a proud Jersey girl who’s been calling San Diego home for over a decade. Before becoming a therapist, I spent years navigating the fast-paced corporate world, so I get it. I understand the relentless pressure to perform, the challenge of balancing ambition with wellness, and the toll it can take when you're trying to have it all.

Now, I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT #154036), and the founder of Couples Chat Therapy. I specialize in supporting couples and high-achieving individuals who are ready to prioritize their emotional well-being without sacrificing their drive. I bring a blend of empathy, clinical expertise, and unapologetic realness to every session, helping clients feel truly seen, heard, and empowered.

My educational background reflects my passion for both people and performance. I hold:

A B.A. in Public Health from Rutgers University
An M.A. in Corporate and Organizational Communication from Fairleigh Dickinson University
An MBA from Excelsior College
An M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Supervisor Candidate
And a doctoral candidate pursuing my PhD in Couple and Family Therapy at Alliant University

I’m deeply passionate about helping clients reconnect with themselves, their partners, and their purpose, especially when life feels overwhelming or disconnected. Whether you’re navigating a relationship breakdown, burnout, or a major life transition, I offer a space that’s grounded, honest, and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches

Gottman Level 1: Building attunement, assessing dynamics, managing conflict, supporting repair, and strengthening trust and friendship.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Deepening emotional bonds and transforming relational patterns.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Processing trauma and reducing distress to support healing and resilience.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): Highlighting strengths and solutions to spark meaningful, forward-focused change.
Assessing and Treating Sex Issues in Psychotherapy (ATSIP): Addressing sexual concerns through a sex-positive, trauma-informed, and relationally grounded framework that supports clarity, safety, and intimacy.

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