“I am Kristee L. Haggins, Ph.D. a public speaker, educator, consultant, therapist, retreat facilitator and writer focused on healing and wholeness. ”
Dr. Kristee is personable, professional, and authentic in her support of individuals, groups, organizations and communities in enhancing their self-awareness and commitment to growth and wellness. She provides nonjudgmental safe spaces for learning by sharing her own personal and professional life experiences. Dr. Kristee’s background as a therapist and professor, along with her strong facilitation skills and creative methods engage and move participants toward transformation. Dr. Kristee has a strength-based style and approaches each and every encounter with cultural sensitivity and respect.
Academic Background
Dr. Kristee holds a B.A. in Psychology – Honors from the University of Southern California, and a M.A. and Ph.D. from The Ohio State University in Counseling Psychology.
Current Work Experience
Dr. Kristee is currently an Associate Professor at California Northstate University and an Adjunct Professor at Alliant International University/California School of Professional Psychology-Sacramento where she teaches courses on Introduction to Psychotherapy and Cultural Diversity Training.
Dr. Kristee is a founding member of Safe Black Space Community Healing Circles.
Dr. Kristee is licensed as a Psychologist in California (PSY 14905).
Previously, Dr. Kristee worked for the California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions, as a member of the Health Equity Team, where she conceptualized, developed, promoted and led multiple projects focused on promoting excellence and the integration of cultural competence into publicly funded behavioral health systems and in mental health services.
Dr. Kristee also worked at UC Davis where she was an Associate Director and Director of Training in Counseling and Psychological Services, in addition to being an Adjunct Professor in African American and African Studies.
Invited Speaker
Recent Presentations
California Department of Education – Racial Equity Summit 2018 Keynote Speaker and Workshop Facilitator
Los Rios Community College District/Consumnes River College Cultural Competence and Equity Committee – 2018 A Focus For Women Conference Keynote Speaker and Workshop Facilitators
Sacramento Valley Psychological Association – 2018 Convention Keynote Speaker and Workshop Facilitator
National Council of Negro Women –Sacramento Chapter Meeting on Black Mental Health 2018 Keynote Speaker
UC Davis Medical Center – Cultural Psychiatry Series 2018 Guest Lecturer
Awards
Community Healer Collaborator Award (2016) Community Healing Network
Citation for Excellence Team Award (2011) UC Davis
Disability Awareness Achievement Award (2010) UC Davis
Diversity & Principles of Community Achievement Award (2006) UC Davis
Media Links
Capital Public Radio Interview about Racial Trauma – April 24, 2018 Kristee Haggins w/ Beth Ruyak
Fox 40: April 7, 2018 – After first Safe Black Space Community Healing Circle
Learning to Let Go: Rainbows, Airplanes, and Miracles – March 27, 2018
UCLA Center of Excellence: Panel 1 - Approaches to Disparities - Part 1 "Emotional Emancipation Circles: Healing Circles for People of African Ancestry Preliminary Data” Kristee L. Haggins, PhD (California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions); Cheryl Grills, PhD, (Loyola Marymount University) – April 25, 2017
Publications
Peters, H.J., Krumm, A.J., Gonzales, R.R., Gunter, K.K., Paez, K.N., Zygowicz, S.D., & Haggins, K.L. (2011). Multicultural Environments of Academic versus Internship Training Programs: Lessons to be Learned. Journal of Multicultural Counseling & Development, 39 (2), 114-124.
Singh, A.A., Hofsess, C.D., Boyer, E.M., Kwong, A., Lau, A.S.M., McLain, M., Haggins, K.L. (2010). Social Justice and Counseling Psychology: Listening to the Voices of Doctoral Trainees. The Counseling Psychologist, 38 (6) 766-795.
Turner, J.A., Edwards, L.M., Eicken, I.M., Yokoyama, K., Castro, J.R., Tran, A.N. & Haggins, K.L. (2005). Intern Self-Care: An Exploratory Study Into Strategy Use and Effectiveness. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 36 (6), 674-680.
Myers, L.J. & Haggins, K.L. (1998). Optimal theory and Identity Development: Beyond the Cross Model. In R.L. Jones (Ed.), African American Identity Development. Hampton, VA: Cobb & Henry.
Myers, L.J., Haggins, K.L. & Speight, S. (1994). Optimal Theory and Career Assessment: Towards an inclusive, global perspective. Journal of Career Assessment, 2(3), 28-304.