Essayan Hart

Kristen Essayan Hart, LMFT, AT-R, currently serves as a Clinician Therapist 2 at Wellnest Emotional Health and Wellness in Leimert Park, where responsibilities include managing a caseload of 18 clients aged 6-25 and collaborating on PEI and school partnerships. Kristen has previous experience as a Clinical Therapist 1 at Wellnest and as an MFT and Art Therapy Intern, providing intensive services. Kristen is also a self-employed visual artist and recently contributed as a Visiting Lecturer at UCLA, developing a course for the Visual and Performing Arts Education Department. Additional roles include Mental Health Technician III at Discovery Behavioral Health and various positions in casting for Bunim Murray Productions on Project Runway. Kristen holds a Master's in Marital and Family Therapy with Clinical Art Therapy from Loyola Marymount University, alongside multiple degrees from Starr King School for Ministry and Purchase College, SUNY.