The client is who matters in my office! Our Sessions would be collaborative, honest, and empathetic. We would work on re-framing cognitive distortions, and misunderstood emotions by creating new options and dismissing old patterns by creating new ways of living! Our main goal would be to put a new life plan in operation, incorporated with success
“You’re Not Broken—You’re Stuck. Let’s Get You Unstuck.”
As a therapist in practice for 20 years, I’ve worked with individuals and couples from all walks of life, each with their own unique story. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Your experiences, background, trauma, and relationshi
I work from the intention of helping my clients achieve healthy, meaningful relationships with themselves and others in their lives. I take the time to gain the trust of my clients and I work to be an ally as they confront the challenges life presents. Most importantly to this therapeutic collaboration is empathy and compassion for the feelings tha
I encourage my clients to keep the following in mind: “surprise your instincts.” Should we go on a journey together, we will dive deeper into its meaning. My name is Dr. M, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I have a passion for working with individuals and couples in the therapy room. I have years of experience working with ind
Is your life on a satisfying path? Are your relationships working the way you want them to? Do you take good care of yourself? Through compassionate listening, searching questions and practical ideas, together we can get you heading in the right direction. We can reduce pain and anxiety, clarify your choices, examine the forces that drive you, and
You may find yourself repeating patterns that feel deeply familiar but hard to change. Relational psychoanalysis offers a collaborative, in-depth approach to understanding how your past lives on in the present; so you can loosen its grip, expand your inner world, and move through life with more choice and aliveness.
Psychoanalysis no longer enta
At its core, my approach to psychotherapy is three-pronged:
1. It is centered around the exploration and discussion of the full range of your emotions. I help you gain a more felt and embodied experience of your emotions (rather than one solely based on intellect or insight), which in turn, can facilitate greater spontaneity, flexibility, creativ
In my work with you (consistent weekly 50 min sessions), I step in as a guide on your path, and am versed in being able to see things from a larger, more symbolic perspective with you, to help you do that with better ease yourself. The approach I use is called "holistic" because I am looking at your personality traits, strengths, talents, g
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.
Our team provides therapy in San Pedro-Southbay for individuals, couples and families, using research supported methods for lasting, useful change.
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