Trauma has a way of leaving deeper imprints that can be hard to move through, even when you’re fully committed to healing. Often, clients doubt their experiences as trauma, yet persistent thoughts, anxiety, and depression persist despite traditional talk therapy. I work with individuals who’ve experienced this exact frustration—th
Each person requires us therapists to learn a new language, to paraphase Carl Jung. I am not a cookie-cutter, one size fits all therapist. I respect the intelligence and sensitivity of each client, and am told over and over again that my clients feel safe with me. I work collaboratively and creatively to help my clients find relief and solution.
\"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?\" - Mary Oliver
I work with my clients to resolve whatever is getting in their way. My approach is generally mindfulness based, informed by attachment and family histories. It focuses on widening and deepening resilience and core strengths that are already there
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Navigating the ups and downs of pregnancy, postpartum, or challenges like infertility can feel overwhelming and deeply personal. I’m here to walk with you every step of the way, offering support and understanding as you go through this journey.
I find great fulfillment in walking alongside people as they
Space for the deeply feeling, the over-functioning, and those who’ve spent a lifetime holding space for others.
I’m Kirstin Carl, LMFT, an Encino-based therapist with nearly 20 years of experience helping adults heal attachment wounds, navigate relationship patterns, and create emotional balance in dating, partnership, and parenting.
Is your life in balance?
I believe that by the time many people come to therapy they have tried a lot of different things to feel better and change what is creating discomfort and pain and yet life is still out of balance. Many years of experience have taught me that the combination of psychological insight and behavioral change are necessary to
Do you get stuck in cycles of negative thinking? Does it feel like your mind is working against you? Is it tough to turn off damaging self-talk and self-blame? This perpetual self-punishment can give rise to and worsen already challenging conditions like depression and anxiety, as well as sustain the effects of trauma. Wouldn’t it be a relief
It’s a very confusing time in history for men. There is so much messaging from all sides about what it means to “be a man”. Many men have been told their whole lives to “toughen up” and restrict their humanity to the culturally sanctioned “manly emotions,” such as anger. Society also tells men that it&rsquo
Live the life you want to be living now! Whether you want to have more fulfilling relationships, work through past traumas, overcome your anxiety, grief, or depression, I will create a safe and trusting environment for us to work on creating a balanced, joy-filled life. It's never too early or too late to start living you best life!
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If you are feeling sad, frustrated, depressed or fearful I can help you to start to releive the feelings right away. And then we can start to change the way you perceive your world. This is the only way to change what you are creating in your life.
I do things that seem like "changing the movies in your mind".
Once this is done, you s
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