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"THE PRIVILEGE OF A LIFETIME IS BEING WHO YOU ARE."

JOSEPH CAMPBELL

ABOUT

ABOUT + SPECIALTIES

ABOUT ME

Hello and a warm welcome! 

I’m Kerstin Hern (she/her), a Los Angeles-based Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist:
LMFT #162078.

 

I earned my M.A. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Spiritual, Jungian & Depth Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles.
I also hold a B.A. in English Literature, spent many years working in the music industry (major label, artist management, touring), and have studied eclectic folk magick, Western astrology, and tarot since 1993.

I've guest lectured in the Clinical Psychology graduate program on ritual magick and its benefits + correlations with 3rd wave cognitive therapies. I have also conducted a research experiment in my grad school program measuring the anxiolytic effects and benefits of ritual magick/earth magick practices against CBT with compelling results in favor of ritual magick. 

I am very engaged in session, (com)passionate about and dedicated to creating a trustworthy, safe, non-judgmental space to genuinely connect.. 

 

I truly know how challenging, exhausting, and isolating life can be (among other experiences), as my own therapy has been life-changing. I am confident we can collaborate to bring relief, freedom, peace, and joy back to your mind, body, spirit, and relationships. 

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EXPERIENCE

My scholastic + clinical trainings are:

• trauma-informed            • resilience-informed

• culturally-sensitive        • affirmative

• holistic                                  • integrative 

 

I am multiculturally-affirmative and versed, including those who practice non-Abrahamic spiritual practices, Paganism, magick practices, starseeds, lightworkers, and other energy workers. All religions + spiritual practices are respected and welcomed.

I have ample client experience using Depth, Jungian, and Psychodynamic therapies at my training site, Counseling West, and I’m grateful to have worked with a range of clients and myriad clinical, social, and psycho-spiritual issues during my training.

I have very specific experience working with grief and death (literal and metaphorical), big life transitions, finding soul purpose, managing anxiety and emotional dysregulation.

 

I’m committed to utilizing evidence-based interventions + neuroscientific evidence, but I’m also passionate about highlighting and integrating client strengths + gifts well outside of the medical model.

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SPECIALTIES

  • Creatives, HSP, Empaths, Intuitives, Neurodiverse

  • Attachment Wounds/Inner Child Work

  • Spiritual + Transpersonal Psychology

  • Self-Compassion + Self-Worth

  • Mind/Body Reconnection

  • Trauma/CPTSD + PTSD

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Relationship Issues

  • Anxiety + Stress

  • Coping Skills

CERTIFICATIONS

• Integrative Somatic Parts Work, Level 2

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• HeartMath Institute Trauma Certification

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APPROACH

MY APPROACH + STYLE

It’s in my nature to bring warmth, empathy, gentle challenges and creativity into all sessions, curating a brave, safe space for you to open up, share your stories, and self-reflect in an environment of non-judgment and acceptance.

 

As an empath, I genuinely attune to each client, working from a relational, curious, collaborative, and intuitive framework. I weave in teaching skills when needed, and upholding mind-body healing that fosters healthy inner + outer communication and a more regulated nervous system.

 

I wholeheartedly believe (and have witnessed) the therapeutic relationship can be a powerful + cathartic healing experience that is the foundation of all successful and meaningful therapy.

 

MY NICHE PRACTICES + CLIENTELE

I have over 30 years of experience and study of esoteric and occult wisdom traditions, so for clients for whom it is meaningful, we can supplementally work with esoteric tools, such as:

•  tarot

• astrology

•  creating rituals + ceremonies

...to navigate various rites of passage.

 

These are visual, mythic, and energetic languages that can help you engage the Collective Unconscious and living sky through archetypes and symbols, then locate blockages, alchemize pain + integrate meaning and insight within yourself through exercises such as active imagination and expressive arts.

I tend to draw in and am passionate about  working with:

• creatives

• highly sensitive people

• folks who've been told they're "a lot" or "intense"

• the "black sheep" or "cycle breakers" of their families

I'm also very experienced + passionate about working with creatives, such as entertainment professionals (actors, comedians, writers, producers, Art, Dept., and production), visual artists, musicians/music industry professionals, high-profile individualsfolks within the philosophical-spiritual community, mystery school + pagan practitioners, and energy workers (Reiki practitioners, channelers, mediums, other tarot readers).

HOW I WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS:

Each client's treatment plan is unique, but the foundational modalities I use are centered around the following: 

• Psychodynamic 

• Parts Work

• Jungian

Somatic

• Depth

Relational 

• CBT

We often do "time travel" of sorts, bringing you safely back to explore experiences + relationships that shaped your identity + view of the world.

Jungian therapy, in a nutshell, is creatively and spiritually/energetically working with your Unconscious and The Shadow (a storehouse of personal diamonds in the rough) through symbols, dreams, and reverie to gain insights and activate growth. We also use information from the ego to see how your world is colored in relationally and socially. All of these inner journeys and collections of information catalyze your healing, transformation, and return to wholeness--as I believe people are never "broken." This wholeness is not shunning "bad parts," but rather bringing them into the light, accepting them, unburdening them + meeting their needs, then integrating them into your core Self. This creates connection and fulfillment.

In our work together,  I can empower you through teaching several skills + techniques, such as: 

• somatics (your body sensations)

• narrative therapy (your stories)

• Internal Family Systems / Parts Work 

• interpersonal neurobiology (your brain)

• polyvagal therapy tools (your nervous system/s)

• mindfulness practices (non-judgmental presence)

HOW I WORK WITH COUPLES:

When I work with couples or any intimate partners, I take a neutral yet warm stance that is more directive than individual therapy. I want to hear all of your stories and perceived realities so I may metabolize all sides to effectively reflect back to you what you may not be seeing in or hearing from each other. It's like I am a mirror for you, and I will create intentional pauses to bring attention and intention to what is being said to help locate underlying relational wounds and ultimately form effective communication. This is so you can get out of fight loops, stubborn narratives, and inflexibility to create room for intimacy + connection

I work from an attachment-based lens using frameworks from EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), narrative and somatic therapy to locate blockages around intimacy ("into me, see"). I also focus on what non-verbal language I notice when you are communicating to each other and offer space to explore what lies underneath those cues.

 

I really uphold rebuilding and reinforcing the pillars of trust, communication, and safety, and empowering each partner to participate in this building, which often trickles out to healing one's own personal wounds and inner world through the insights you co-create together.

Also, just to note: Some partners come into therapy to uncouple + break up peacefully, integrating what was learned from the relationship. I think it's important to note this... Your relationship can transform, not just end.

I am a sex-positive,  ENM-, poly-, and kink-affirmative therapist, and I often attract clients who are non-traditionally spiritually-inclined. So if desired, using esoteric spirituality or any spiritual tools to supplement your re-connection and revitalization (e.g. sex magick, intimacy rituals, etc.) can be very igniting and empowering.

WHAT OUR SESSIONS MAY BE LIKE:

 

Our sessions will always be collaborative, and we will co-create through exploration, reflection, gentle challenges, humor, creativity, archetypal + Shadow work to evoke the medicines of awareness and insight. Awareness is the key that unlocks insight around patterns + stuck emotional energy that, once integrated, helps you reclaim your personal power, confidence, and inner peace.

I can teach you exercises and tools based on your goals. Other times, we'll just talk; you can share and I will listen. Often, I’ll engage with you through mirroring reflections and motivating questions, as well as empowering psychoeducation on anything from neuroscience to somatics to spiritual traditions that you are exploring. We will always work to acknowledge outdated narratives so you can continually rewrite new + preferable ones to shift your reality. We will also bring attention to somatic sensations to increase intimacy with your Self, your unmet needs, and then process or move emotions--which are physical--through your body so you can reconnect your mind-body fields.

SUPPLEMENTAL TOOLS:

Depending on your preference, I can teach you a range of supplemental exercises + tools in or between sessions, including (but not limited to):
• automatic writing (rewriting is rewiring!)                                        

• expressive arts (visual + music)

• creating rituals + ceremonies

• tarot + archetypal astrology

• Solfeggio Frequencies/sound healing

• guided chakra + somatic meditations

• exploring personality types

EFT/tapping

vagal toning
• MBCT (Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy)
• CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

• DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) 

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SERVICES
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SERVICES

Clients

I am currently accepting new therapy clients:

 

• Individual Teens

• Individual Adults

• Couples

I also offer consultation services by the hour for colleagues who wish to get educational + supportive resources for working with esoterically spiritual clients, spiritual psychology, and psychoeducation on weaving tarot and/or astrology into treatment plans.


              Please scroll below for more info.

Concerns + Areas of Focus

• anxiety

• depression

• anger

• grief

• CPTSD/PTSD/trauma

• Emotional regulation

• ADHD-related issues

• friendship conflict

• intimate relationships

• communication skills

• needs + boundaries

• creative blocks

• dream work

• Shadow work

• Inner Child/reparenting work

• spiritual + existential concerns

• exploring purpose (soul and/or career)

Fees

Individual therapy sessions:
$205/session for 50 minutes*

Couples/Dyads therapy sessions: 

$225/session for 50 minutes* 

 

* I offer lower fee sliding scale spots; please email me for availability!

Typically, sessions are once per week, however, we can discuss your needs and adjust frequency if there is availability.

Colleague Consultation:

$100/hour and I offer sliding scale rates.

Format

I currently only offer virtual sessions via HIPAA-compliant Telehealth video.

Please reach out to discuss what is available.

Sliding Scale

If you cannot afford the full fee but would like to work together, I offer sliding scale appointments starting at $125+/session.

Please reach out to see if there is availability, as spots are limited.

I do not currently accept insurance, but I am happy to provide you a Superbill for reimbursement.

Colleague sliding scale: I will never turn anyone away for seeking consultation and resourcing to support their clients. I can slide on the honor system to what you can afford.

Niche + Specialties

My niche clientele are creatives (musicians, actors, writers, fine artists), high-profile individuals, empaths, HSP, neurodivergent, intuitive, and/or esoterically spiritual individuals who have had a difficult time finding a psychotherapist who can "speak their languages." 

 

My niche specialties include managing/resolving  anxiety conditions, emotional regulation, relationship issues, trauma processing, Inner Child/reparenting work, and spiritual + existential concerns.

 

However, I am eager to work with any and all fellow travelers who feel drawn to my experience and style!

COLLEAGUE CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR THERAPISTS:

I also provide phone + zoom consultation services for multi-culturally-affirmative therapists who are interested in
learning more about and integrating esoteric practices into their therapy toolkits.
My fee is $100/hour but I offer sliding scale rates on the honor system.

Archetypal Astrology

The living sky is a mirror full of constellations + energy bodies that covet archetypal and celestial mythic wisdom. By exploring and aligning with these energies, your clients can use this language to explore, identify, and re/write their own personal myths, work with and attune to natural cycles and their meanings, and uncover facets of their personality, hidden gifts, and unlock inspiration.

Tarot

The tarot is a deeply therapeutic esoteric tool that is used among magick practitioners, diviners, and many Jungian and Spiritual therapists to engage imagination, self-reflection, and contemplation to explore/connect to archetypes, symbols, numerology, and Collective themes. This exploration helps one better understand themself + their experiences to create meaning and self-empowerment. 

Eclectic Folk Magick

Learn how using resources from the earth, creating reciprocity with nature + her cycles, incorporating one's Will, visualization techniques, and somatic + mindfulness tools to create altars and ceremonies can catalyze meaningful change and growth for your clients. I can also consult on other magick practices for clients who are initiates of magickal orders & societies.

CONTACT

HOW CAN I SUPPORT YOU?
CONTACT ME + BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION:

Please reach out via text, call, email, or message below with a brief, general summary about why
you are seeking therapy and/or any questions you may have. I will respond as soon as possible to let you know if I have openings, then we can set up a free 20-minute consultation to see if we're a good fit.

Text or Call:

626.888.2465

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