Carla Kendig, AMFT #152932, is a bisexual, Latina, Indigenous (Comanche and Coahuiltecan), and disabled Army veteran. With over six years of experience in counseling and mental health, she is committed to making therapy accessible and affirming for her clients.
Carla earned both her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Biblical Studies from Azusa Pacific University. She has worked in a variety of settings, including clinics, non-profits, private entities, faith centers, and higher education. They bring both lived and professional experience supporting underserved populations such as children in the foster care system, military veterans, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, individuals with substance use challenges and their families, LGBTQIA+ community, sex workers, and undocumented and immigrant communities. They provide culturally-responsive support and are passionate about advocating for those in their care.
Her approach to therapy is relational, trauma-informed, and process-based, allowing them to draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities that fit best for her clients based on their needs. Carla strongly feels that knowledge is power and offers psychoeducation and resources to empower her clients. Carla believes in walking alongside clients with compassion and curiosity, helping them reconnect with themselves and reclaim their stories. She strives to bring warmth, authenticity, and hope to the therapy room, creating a space where all parts are welcome without judgment.
Outside of therapy, Carla is a passionate creative who finds joy in photography, painting, beading, and gaming. Her love of language and storytelling has led her to consult and write for podcasts and short films that blend art with lived experience and advocacy. She is a budding language learner, currently studying Spanish, Japanese, ASL, and Swahili.
Carla Kendig is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#152932) working under the supervision of Kameryn “Yams” Rose, LMFT #119932.
