Kristen Hoover

Kristen Hoover is a dedicated professional in the field of mental health, currently serving as a Group Therapist at Lightfully Behavioral Health since June 2024. Prior experience includes working as a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee with San Diego Unified School District from 2023 to May 2024, and providing care as a Self-Employed Caregiver from 2014 to May 2024. Kristen's background also features roles such as Director of Daycare at St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School (2017-2021), Developmental Therapist at The Family Guidance and Therapy Center (2018-2019), and Wellness Peer Educator at University of California, San Diego Counseling and Psychological Services (2016-2017). Education includes a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences (2020-2024), a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development from UC San Diego (2015-2017), and an Associate of Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Irvine Valley College (2011-2015).