Kristen Knaus

Kristen Knaus is a dedicated mental health professional currently serving as a Student Therapist/Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Beach Cities Mental Health, providing client-centered care to individuals, couples, and families. Kristen's previous experience includes working as a Registered Behavior Technician/Therapeutic Instructor at FirstSteps for Kids, Inc., where skills were taught to young clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Additionally, Kristen worked as a Registered Behavioral Health Technician, delivering personalized behavioral lessons to children with Autism in various settings. Early career roles include associate positions at In-N-Out Burger and Community Services Leader at the City of Torrance, focusing on youth sports. Kristen Knaus holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Davis, and is pursuing a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling at Pepperdine University.