Therapist in Los Angeles, California Kathryn Carlson, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 18-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Kathryn Carlson, LMFT
Specializes In:
Kathryn Carlson, LMFT, is a compassionate therapist serving individuals throughout California. She is dedicated to helping clients navigate the challenges of anxiety, depression, and trauma, offering individualized care that fosters healing and personal growth. Kathryn creates a safe, affirming space where clients feel supported in exploring their thoughts and emotions, working collaboratively to develop effective coping strategies and build resilience. Her practice focuses on meeting the unique needs of each individual.
Kathryn is particularly passionate about addressing issues related to gender identity, PTSD/trauma, and women’s mental health. She is skilled in supporting clients who are exploring their identities, providing an inclusive and understanding environment for LGBTQ+ individuals. Kathryn s trauma-informed approach helps clients process and heal from past experiences, empowering them to regain control of their lives. She also offers specialized care for women navigating life transitions, stressors, and challenges, ensuring they feel heard and validated. Kathryn has worked with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and bipolar disorder in the past.
Her therapeutic style incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT , which focuses on helping clients manage emotions, improve interpersonal effectiveness, and build mindfulness skills. Her work is grounded in empathy and clinical precision, ensuring each client feels understood and equipped with practical tools for lasting change.
When she s not working, Kathryn enjoys activities that reflect her creative and introspective nature, including reading, writing, and watching movies. These personal interests help her maintain balance and connect with others, values she brings into her therapeutic practice.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Depression/feeling down
- Gender identity
- Grief & loss
- LGBTQ+
- Self-esteem
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- Ethnic identity
- Fertility
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gender affirming evaluations
- General relationship issues
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
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Antioch University - Los Angeles
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California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Kathryn Carlson. You can also call 747-339-8011 to have someone assist you.
Kathryn Carlson generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 747-339-8011 to find out Kathryn Carlson's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Kathryn Carlson:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 747-339-8011 to see how we can help.
Kathryn Carlson is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Kathryn Carlson works at:
Yes, Kathryn Carlson does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Kathryn Carlson is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: