Bipolar disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Westlake Village, CA

If you're looking for an empathic, reliable therapist, I strive to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can explore current stressors, past experiences, relationship dynamics, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself. I believe meaningful change begins with feeling heard, understood, and safe enough to be authentic.

I am a board certified, doctoral prepared PMHNP. I completed my post graduate at National University in Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I earned my DNP from Azusa Pacific University and graduated from CSUSB MSN program. I have been a faculty at CSUSB since 2014. Extensively trained and a certified Trauma-Informed specialist. I diagnose and treat mental disorders including medication-assisted treatment along with counseling for chemical dependency and substance use disorders.

I am a passionate and empathetic therapist dedicated to guiding individuals on their healing journey. My approach centers on creating a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their emotions, build resilience, and reconnect with their authentic selves. I believe healing is a collaborative process, and my goal is to help each person uncover their inner strength, develop new perspectives, and move toward greater peace and fulfillment.

My background was in the creative arts, and I use that often in my relationships with clients. My concentration while studying was in neural-plasticity (which is basically the science on how the brain can change old thinking patterns with practice.) I think the combination of creativity and science makes for good therapy, while warmth and humor makes for a great relationship.

My expertise involved using techniques that heal emotional wounds and trauma. Techniques that find hidden reasons in your subconscious for repetitive problems, and/or pain. I want you to understand what has been wrong and why, as well as to heal. Knowing why helps you make better life choices. The goal is to heal your emotional wounds, increase your sense of self and enrich your life.

My orientation is cognitive behavioral therapy influenced by philosophy. The foundation of therapy is acceptance, unconditional positive regard and emotional support. The therapist partners with the client to clarify their thoughts to provide new skills and insights which increase the client coping skills and resiliency He educates and teaches about psychiatric disorders as depression and anxiety and the skills to overcome tthm.

I'm Karlianne, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in San Francisco, seeing clients virtually across California and Florida. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating relationship strain, identity questions, and sexual concerns, and I offer an authentic, humor-friendly space to figure out what you actually need.