About kelli carson, associate marriage and family therapist.

I am a therapist based in Redondo Beach, California. My practice is an integration of the mind, body, and history. I don't just focus on the "what" of your life; we dive into the "why" and the "how."

  • Attachment & Psychodynamic Roots: We look at your blueprints for connection and determine how your past experiences influence your current relationships.

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): We move past surface-level arguments to address the core needs for safety and belonging.

  • Somatic & DBT Integration: We bridge the gap between logic and feeling. By combining Somatic Therapy (releasing tension held in the body) with DBT (practical skills for emotional regulation), you gain a toolkit that works in the real world.

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please Hear me when I say:

Being here doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you’re strong.

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Session information:

Individual Therapy Fee: $175 a session (some sliding scale spots available).

Couples Therapy Fee: $200 a session.

Family Therapy Fee: $200 a session.

Therapy with me is…

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specializing in:

Couples Therapy

Somatic Therapy

OCD & Anxiety

Personal Notes.

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  • I love the beach and being on the water.

  • My dog Marvin is everything.

  • I love being active. I am an avid spin class attendee as well as an avid paddle boarder.

  • My memory is my super power.

  • I love being a therapist.