Kristen El Khattabi, LICSW, is a seasoned clinical leader with over 20 years of experience in mental health and more than a decade managing clinical teams. Since 2020, she has led clinical operations at Trust Therapeutics, overseeing clinicians and supervisors to ensure quality care, professional development, and operational compliance. Kristen has been instrumental in building scalable systems for 24/7 crisis support and clinical supervision, supporting Trust’s expansion into the UK and beyond.
Trained in Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Kristen tailors her approach to meet each individual’s needs. She believes that clients hold the answers to their own challenges and views the therapist’s role as a curious guide. Kristen is also passionate about mentoring emerging clinicians, fostering compassionate, effective care across the organisation.