Kristen Hornung (she/hers or no pronouns) is a writer from Encinitas, California. Her poetry and prose have appeared in Psychological Perspectives, Zooscape, Kelp Journal, Beyond the Veil Press, the San Diego Poetry Annual 2024-2025, and elsewhere.
Kristen earned a BA in Chemistry from Brown University, an MA in Counseling from University of San Diego, and a PhD in Depth Psychology with an Emphasis in Depth Psychotherapy from Pacifica Graduate Institute.
Kristen holds a deep belief in the power of storytelling for reclaiming one’s voice, healing, and connection. She identifies as a person in recovery.