As an Imago Relationship Therapist, I have been trained and certified through the Institute for Relationship Therapy, founded by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., author of Getting the Love You Want and several other bestsellers. Imago therapy allows couples to dissolve dysfunctional communication patterns, heal childhood wounds, and rekindle joy and passi
I help you get to know yourself better. Working with deep compassion and understanding, clients often find healing through enhancing their strengths and exploring new ways of being. My work is effective with adults, couples, families, and adolescents. I'm particularly passionate about working with people who possess the courage to live lifestyl
Life has a tendency to throw curve balls our way and it is up to us to figure out what to do with them. Sometimes this comes naturally and other times it feels forced. When you are feeling overwhelmed, overworked, tired or completely alone there is little that will have the same impact as proper support. Whether facing depression, anxiety, relation
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or relationship stress? Do sadness, shame, fear, or anger leave you feeling stuck or disconnected from your goals? Maybe your career feels directionless, your confidence is low, or your relationship feels distant and draining. If any of this sounds familiar, know that change is possible, and reach
When you are looking for a therapist, it is often because something no longer feels manageable on your own. Maybe you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by past experiences, living with chronic pain, or exhausted from always holding it together. You might be high-achieving and capable on the outside, but inside, you feel disconnected, misund
People who have worked with me say, "You're called a shrink, but our work together makes me feel expanded, clearer and empowered. I am now able to think differently about myself, my life and my relationships and, as a result, I can see my part in what's happened in my past and I have the chance to transform how I act and live in the fut
Relationship problems? There is still hope! When your relationship isn't going well it can impact your whole life! Are you arguing a lot? Not feeling like your partner understands you? Couples therapy can really help! More harmony and tranquility could be yours! Let's find better ways to relate to each other. Let me help you find your way b
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
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.
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