Kristen Mihara, LCSW
Licensed in California
Available in person in West Los Angeles & Brentwood and online anywhere in California
Therapy to get you unstuck and create lasting change
You know you can’t keep doing things this way. Something needs to change but you don’t know what…
You’ve spent a lot of time trying to hold it all together. Maybe it’s time to feel free.
You’re insightful. You know your anxiety has a reason.
You can see how your past has shaped the way you relate to yourself and others.
So why is it still so hard to change?
But when it comes down to it, you still find yourself second-guessing yourself, overthinking, saying yes when you want to say no, or worrying about what someone else will think.
Maybe you've learned to be the "good one," the responsible one, the successful one, or the one who keeps everyone happy.
And now you're tired.
Specialties
Anxiety and Stress
You want to stop letting anxiety, perfectionism, or fear of rejection make your decisions for you. We will get to the root of your anxious thoughts and stress responses.
Childhood Trauma
Maybe you’ve experienced emotional rejection, emotional abuse, or childhood experiences that taught you your needs weren’t as important as everyone else’s. We will help you heal from your negative childhood experiences.
Christian Counseling
Your faith doesn’t have to be left at the door. You don’t have to choose between taking your mental health seriously and honoring your faith.
Premarital & Pre-Engagement Counseling
Strengthen your relationship before marriage. Together, we’ll build communication that bolsters your connection for years to come.
EMDR
A research-backed approach to help your brain process painful memories so they lose their grip.
Bicultural & Children of Immigrants
Maybe you’ve connected some dots to your parents who are immigrants and are navigating various generational and cultural divides.
You want something different.
To feel more peaceful and free
and trust yourself enough to make choices without wondering whether someone else will approve.
To set boundaries without guilt
and be able to disappoint someone without believing you’ve done something wrong.
To feel like yourself again
or maybe for the first time.
Hi, I’m Kristen
I specialize in helping successful, high achieving people who are constantly thinking in loops and trying never to disappoint, move from overwhelm to clarity and meaningful connection.
Therapy with me is a place to open up, connect the dots, and experience peace as you create the change you’ve been searching for.
“My goal is not simply to help you ‘manage symptoms,’ but to help you understand yourself more deeply and heal the wounds that keep you stuck.”
My approach draws on Dynamic Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, Psychodynamic Theory, and EMDR.
Ready to feel more like yourself?
My hope is that you will feel deeply supported and understood as we explore the roots of what’s keeping you stuck.