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Pronouns: she/her

License(s): Registered Associate MFT #152932 (CA)

Supervised by: Erik James Escareño, DSW,  LCSW #108025

Clinical Focus & Specialty Areas

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Relationship Issues
  • Career Counseling & Life Transitions
  • Disability Issues
  • LGBTQIA2S issues
  • Substance Use & Addiction
  • Faith & Spirituality (including religious trauma)

therapeutic approaches

Carla integrates a range of evidence-based and relational approaches, tailored to each client’s needs, including:

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Strength-based and person-centered approaches
  •  Somatic Approach
  • Attachment Theory

Her work is collaborative and flexible, adapting to each client rather than relying on a single method.

About Carla

Carla Kendig, AMFT (#152932), is a relational, trauma-informed therapist who works with individuals and couples navigating connection, identity, and life transitions. Her work is grounded, collaborative, and centered on helping clients feel understood, supported, and able to move toward meaningful change.

how I work

Carla’s approach is rooted in authenticity, humor, and genuine connection. She creates a space that feels relaxed and grounded; where clients can show up as they are, whether that means talking things through, reflecting quietly, or simply settling into the process.

Her work is relational and trauma-informed, with a focus on helping clients build insight, reconnect with themselves, and move toward change in ways that feel sustainable and aligned.

Who I support

Carla works with clients navigating:

  • trauma and PTSD
  • relationship and attachment challenges
  • identity exploration and life transitions
  • anxiety, depression, and emotional disconnection
  • 2SLGBTQIA+ identities and relationships
  • substance use and recovery support

outside of therapy

Outside of therapy, Carla enjoys photography, painting, beading, and gaming. She’s also passionate about storytelling and language, and is currently learning multiple languages.

education & background

Carla earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. Her background includes work in community clinics, nonprofit organizations, and private practice settings, supporting diverse and underserved communities.

License/credentials

Carla Kendig is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#152932) working under the supervision of Erik James Escareño, DSW,  LCSW #108025.

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