As a therapist, I offer a warm, compassionate presence and thoughtful insight, meeting each client exactly where they are. I believe meaningful change begins with feeling truly seen and heard, and I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their challenges and goals. Together, we work to understand your experienc
You have the power to change your life. We all have moments when we struggle with periods of difficult transitions, relationship conflict and loss. At times we become overwhelmed with feelings of sadness, worry and confusion, not knowing where to turn for answers. We get disconnected from our authentic self and lose touch with our life's meanin
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
My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic environment where individuals have the opportunity to explore and uncover their emotional blocks and heal past wounds. I believe that through the process of developing insight and awareness, my clients will be able to better manage their symptoms and develop coping skills that will help them l
Codependency, alcoholism, compulsive behaviors, and addictions often begin as coping mechanisms but eventually become the main problem in a person’s life. I use an integrated approach based on self-acceptance work, boundary modeling and psychodynamic-attachment theory to help clients process, reframe, replace and transform character defects a
Feeling overwhelmed by life's complexities? You're not alone. Many people seek therapy to overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationshipintimacy challenges. They also yearn to build a more fulfilling and authentic life. Whether you're a couple facing communication issues, an individual struggling with self-esteem, or a family des
Strained by betrayal, disconnection, or constant miscommunication? You're not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone either. I help couples, adult siblings, and individuals move beyond painful patterns and toward deeper connection, clarity, and calm.
Whether you’re facing parenting struggles, sexual concerns, or
For adults, I offer psychotherapy, Lacanian psychoanalysis, and differentiation-based couples therapy. Lacanian psychoanalysis aims to facilitate change that is not short-lived but lasting by addressing unconscious and conscious challenges. Unlike traditional psychotherapy, which often seeks to alleviate symptoms and leaves the causes of symptoms u
I honestly love my work. Working in LGBTQ+ mental health since 2013, I get to support clients with many different needs. A lot of my work focuses on: gender identity, medical and social gender transition, gender-affirming surgery prep & letters, coming out, self-esteem, HIVAIDS, nonmonogamy, kink, stigmadiscrimination, and building healthy relati
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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