Kristen Mihara, LCSW
Licensed in California
Available in person in West Los Angeles 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.
You may even understand where your perfectionism, people-pleasing, fear of judgment, or difficulty setting boundaries comes from.
So why is it still so hard to change?
You can tell yourself not to worry.
You can try to think more positively.
You can work harder, do better, be more patient, and try not to disappoint anyone.
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 experienced emotional rejection, emotional abuse, or childhood experiences that taught you—explicitly or subtly—that your needs weren't as important as everyone else's.
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.
You want something different.
You want to feel more peaceful and free. You want to trust yourself enough to make choices without constantly wondering whether someone else will approve.
You want to set boundaries without being consumed by guilt.
You want to be able to disappoint someone without believing you've done something wrong.
You want to stop letting anxiety, perfectionism, or fear of rejection make your decisions for you.
And perhaps most importantly, you want to feel like yourself again or maybe for the first time.
If faith is important to you...
Your faith doesn't have to be left at the door.
For clients who desire it, I offer Christian counseling that integrates psychological care with your Christian faith, creating space to explore your struggles, your relationships, your identity, and your relationship with God.
You don't have to choose between taking your mental health seriously and honoring your faith.
Hi, I’m Kristen
I’m here to help! 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.
You’ve likely noticed the internal patterns that keep showing up in your thoughts, feelings, relationships, and choices. Together, we’ll explore these patterns and create practical steps toward the connection and confidence you deserve.
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 hope is that you will feel deeply supported and understood as we explore the roots of what’s keeping you stuck, helping you find greater freedom, peace, and a new way of relating to yourself & others.
What I do…
We will get to the root of your anxious thoughts and stress responses.
I can help you to understand what your anxiety is trying to protect you from and how past experiences may still be shaping your reactions.
I can bring insight into your current struggles and connect them with survival strategies from the past.
I can help you leave these survival and self protective strategies behind to become a less burdened you.
You don't have to think your way through everything. I can help you connect with what you're experiencing beneath the thoughts, process it in a deeper way, and find relief.
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.
