In my practice as a therapist I use the research on what works to help my clients get the outcomes they want: better relationships, managed anxiety, less depression, and more control over life. I pursued a few paths in life before my career in mental health. I studied Modern Literature at the University of California, Santa Cruz. I worked for years
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
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
When it comes to accomplishing your goals in therapy, it starts with making sure we are a good fit, and that we can create and maintain a genuine relationship. While I have resources and specialized training, I can only give you my best guess. I value you as the expert in your own life; I consider myself as a fellow-journeyer on the path. If we agr
I provide warm, relational, trauma-informed therapy using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and attachment, relational, and psychodynamic approaches. But my work goes beyond symptom relief. I help clients reclaim their sense of self, strengthen confidence an
I am passionate about women's health. I want to dismantle the internalized systemic oppression of women and ignite the flame of strength and empowerment within.
Through my personal and professional experience, I have come to recognize the overwhelming micro and macro messages that maintain the status quo. Raise your hand if you grew up belie
My expertise is in the struggles of both couples (ENM ally) and individuals, particularly actors and other creatives, facing relationship difficulties, depression, self-doubt, anxiety, trauma, and loneliness. I bring warmth, acceptance, and empathy into my work. I believe that in our early life or in times of great difficulty or trauma, we do what
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.
I understand that life happens to all of us. You can feel overwhelmed by unexpected situations, unfortunate losses and unendurable psychological pains. Seeking help means that you are ready to work and bring your life into a healthier balance. Through our work together, I can help you navigate through troubling patterns that may have formed as a re
Are you stressed out trying to make your relationships work smoothly?
Do you wish that things would just flow without you having to think about what you should do before you do it?
Isn't it a hassle when you feel that your natural way of being isn't accepted?
Perhaps you get upset and angry, and end up in conflict.
May be you ke
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