Kristi Miedecke, LMFT

Clinical Lead

Kristi Miedecke is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a professional background in both law enforcement and mental health. She served as a Psychiatric Emergency Response Team Officer and Field Training Officer with the San Diego Police Department before transitioning into clinical practice. Kristi earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and continued on to achieving a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy.

Drawing on her unique experience, Kristi specializes in trauma-informed care and equine-assisted psychotherapy. She is EAGALA Certified, allowing her to integrate evidence-based practices with equine-assisted approaches to support clients in developing resilience, healing from trauma, and strengthening relationships.

Kristi has focused her work on Veterans and First Responders, populations she is deeply committed to serving. Through her role with Gaits to Healing, she continues this mission by providing accessible, compassionate, and effective mental health services designed to help individuals and families overcome adversity and thrive.