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
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
Feeling overwhelmed? Are you having difficulty with constant worry? Difficulty making decisions? Unable to cope with the pressures and stress of daily life? Are you relationships suffering because of your inability to cope with whatever is going on in your life? Do you feel that you are not living the life you envisioned for yourself and can\'t
When you are navigating the aftermath of relational betrayal or a significant shift in your closest connections, it often feels like the ground beneath you has disappeared. You may find yourself stuck in a cycle of hyper-vigilance, constantly over-analyzing the past, questioning your own intuition, and carrying a level of systemic exhaustion that &
More and more, we often find ourselves facing really complex issues. And as we face these greater complexities, we often find it harder to have the deeper conversations. Struggles with feeling overwhelm or burden, career or relational complexities, or just exploring you self are a normal part of living, but sharing it with others can feel burdensom
Are you feeling overwhelmed with anxiety and/or depression?
Are your relationships unsatisfactory or dysfunctional?
Is it a struggle to juggle work and family responsibilities?
Do you long to be less exhausted and have more energy?
These questions may describe how you are feeling or there may be other issues that concern you. Sometimes guidance an
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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