Kristen Lipari, PhD

President

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Kristen Lipari, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in private practice who supports parents in the perinatal period, specializing in maternal rage, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, and PTSD/trauma. She uses an integrative CBT and interpersonal approach to help new parents navigate individual factors and systemic inequities that impact their mental health.

Originally from New York, Kristen earned her doctorate from Fordham University, completed her APA-accredited internship at the University of San Diego, and a postdoctoral fellowship in behavioral health at UC San Diego. She has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, and perinatal mental health disorders through Postpartum Support International.

Kristen has served on the PHA Board of Directors since 2021 and became PHA President in 2024. In her previous role as Continuing Education Chair, she promoted culturally responsive programming to help providers improve competency in treating perinatal clients. As President, she continues to foster equity and inclusion across PHA’s programs. Outside of work, Kristen volunteers at her children’s elementary school and serves on the Board of St. Sarkis Armenian Sunday School. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her two young children.