Karen Macklin: Relationships + Identity + Transitions

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFA, AMFT, APCC, Coach

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

9 Endorsed

Los Angeles, CA 90010

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Are you at a crossroads in your life or relationship? I work with dynamic individuals and couples who feel lost and want to find their way back to clarity, connection, and aliveness. I'm an East-West combo, combining soulful mindfulness & depth work with creative exploration and real world practicality. I support folks with expansive, complex minds and hearts to heal (& grow) from the trauma and drama of this world, and to create a life worth living and loving. My clients are big thinkers & feelers, creatives, healers, queer and neurodivergent folx, first gen, and anyone who doesn't fit the standard narrative of this boxy world.

I specialize in relationship repair, unpacking big identity questions, career shifts, grief, & facing the existential throes of quarter life & midlife (whoa!). I love LOVE, even when it’s messy. I work with couples & family pairs to heal wounds & restore connection, and with single folks to find more love & joy in this paired-up world.

My 20+ years of experience as a yoga & meditation teacher, life coach, artist, and broken heart-healer (mine and others!) has given me faith in the power & possibility of healing, growth, and change. Life is too precious to spin your wheels! Let's get curious together, invite insight & wisdom to play, and pave the next leg of your wild and wonderful journey.

Call or Email Karen Macklin: Relationships + Identity + Transitions now for a free 15 minute consultation - (213) 376-5927

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Los Angeles, CA 90010

(213) 376-5927

San Francisco, CA 94115

I'm trained in mindfulness, somatic therapy, IFS, nonviolent communication, attachment theory, and narrative & solution-focused strategies.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Life Transitions and Identity

$145 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (213) 376-5927

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Los Angeles, CA 90010

(213) 376-5927

San Francisco, CA 94115

I'm trained in mindfulness, somatic therapy, IFS, nonviolent communication, attachment theory, and narrative & solution-focused strategies.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Life Transitions and Identity

$145 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $145
Couple Sessions $155
Pay by Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide you with a receipt of paid services that you can submit for reimbursement. I have a limited number of sliding scale slots - inquire if needed.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 376-5927

Karen Macklin: Relationships + Identity + Transitions

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFA, AMFT, APCC, Coach

If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide you with a receipt of paid services that you can submit for reimbursement. I have a limited number of sliding scale slots - inquire if needed.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 376-5927

Karen Macklin: Relationships + Identity + Transitions

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFA, AMFT, APCC, Coach

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 144094 Supervised by Michael Anthony Nalepa (California / 101240) Karen Macklin: Relationships + Identity + Transitions
In Practice for 2 Years
Certificate from International Coach Federation (Professional Certified Coach) Professional Certified Coach / 2018
Certificate from Yoga & Mindfulness Training, Nonviolent Communication, IFS for Legacy Trauma 2015
Attended Antioch University of Los Angeles: MA, Clinical Psychology, San Francisco State University: MA Literature, MFA Playwriting

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (213) 376-5927

Karen Macklin: Relationships + Identity + Transitions

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFA, AMFT, APCC, Coach

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (213) 376-5927

Karen Macklin: Relationships + Identity + Transitions

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFA, AMFT, APCC, Coach

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Relationship Issues
Life Transitions
Identity

Expertise

ADHD
Anxiety
Asperger's Syndrome
Autism
Body Positivity
Cancer
Career Counseling
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Codependency
Depression
Divorce
Grief
Infertility
LGBTQ+
Life Coaching
Marital and Premarital
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
Spirituality
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

My way of working is collaborative, creative, and tailored to each person, couple, or family dyad.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 376-5927

Karen Macklin: Relationships + Identity + Transitions

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFA, AMFT, APCC, Coach

My way of working is collaborative, creative, and tailored to each person, couple, or family dyad.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 376-5927

Karen Macklin: Relationships + Identity + Transitions

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFA, AMFT, APCC, Coach

9 Endorsements

Reyna Mejia Kot

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT

Karen has a remarkable talent for integrating mindfulness and somatic techniques with depth psychology, creating deeply impactful therapy sessions. Her intuitive and empathetic approach makes her an exceptional choice for anyone seeking profound healing.

Ana Velouise - Perinatal Mental Health Specialist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

If you're a deep thinker and feeler who could use support in relationships, Karen would be a great fit. Restoring and repairing the connection between self and others is possible when you work with Karen!

Reshana Watson | Relationship And Individuals Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Since meeting Karen, I've come to see her empathy & true curiosity has allowed her clients to feel understood & valued. Her creative approach to therapy encourages clients to think differently & creates space for them to rediscover their self-confidence!

Rebecca Sosa

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

Karen's thoughtful therapy approach, enhanced by her background as a life and leadership coach, makes her an invaluable ally in guiding you through changes, navigating relationships, exploring identity, and supporting creatives toward greater well-being.

Rori Gold - Self Esteem And Relationship Specialist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, BFA, MA, AMFT, APCC

Karen is an incredibly thoughtful therapist who excels at supporting her clients through life transitions. Her gentle approach is laced with compassion, commitment, and curiosity. It helps guide her clients towards achieving peace & growth in their lives.

Eliza Lu - Teen And Young Adult Specialist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AA, BA, MA, AMFT

Karen is the kind of person just born to do this work. If you are a couple or family dyad looking for genuine connection and a mindful approach towards being with people, she is your therapist!

Christine Brown I Integrative Women And Couples Specialist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Karen is empathetic and compassionate therapist working to encourage and enhance her clients journey through growth in mindset and behavior. Her practice flows with creativity and inspiration.

Prof. Michael Anthony Nalepa - Individual And Couples Specialist

Marriage & Family Therapist, BFA, MA, LMFT, ExecDir

Karen is a passionate, dynamic clinician who has an amazing track record of supporting clients in many different fields. I strongly recommend her to all of my clients and they are always thankful for the connection. Karen is wonderful!

Camille Campbell Psychotherapy

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Karen is a caring, reliable and thoughtful psychotherapist who is skillful with multiple modalities and with mindfulness approaches.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Immuno-disorders ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Immuno-disorders ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
Coaching
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Existential
Gestalt
Integrative
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Multicultural
Psychodynamic
Somatic
Strength-Based

Our work together will focus on examining old patterns that no longer serve you, exploring the big questions in your life, and creating lasting change. I draw on modalities that are based in mindful awareness, creative inquiry, and somatic exploration. Our sessions will be active, engaged, and inspired.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 376-5927

Karen Macklin: Relationships + Identity + Transitions

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFA, AMFT, APCC, Coach

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 376-5927

Karen Macklin: Relationships + Identity + Transitions

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFA, AMFT, APCC, Coach

Location

Primary Location

Los Angeles, CA 90010

(213) 376-5927

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Additional Location

San Francisco, CA 94115

(213) 376-5927

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Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

I'm trained in mindfulness, somatic therapy, IFS, nonviolent communication, attachment theory, and narrative & solution-focused strategies.

Call for a free consultation now - (213) 376-5927

Karen Macklin: Relationships + Identity + Transitions

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFA, AMFT, APCC, Coach

I'm trained in mindfulness, somatic therapy, IFS, nonviolent communication, attachment theory, and narrative & solution-focused strategies.

Call for a free consultation now - (213) 376-5927

Karen Macklin: Relationships + Identity + Transitions

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFA, AMFT, APCC, Coach