Kerstin Hern

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

7 Endorsed

Los Angeles, CA 90042

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Do you seek relief from anxiety, low self worth, ruminating thoughts? Are you creative, highly sensitive, or a "black sheep"? I see you... I can provide you a rich connection, safe space to explore, and teach coping tools + skills. I use brain science, evidence-based techniques, somatic, Jungian, CBT, IFS Parts Work, and arts therapies in our work. I also believe we all have innate gifts/strengths that we reactivate through meaningful connections, like therapy. Together, we'll transform your anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues by exploring stories, editing automatic beliefs, and releasing emotions your body hold to gain peace.

I'm a holistic, trauma-informed therapist. Together, we'll collaborate on goals and explore issues + narratives to gain insight to root causes, integrate strengths, and learn exercises like mindfulness, somatics, art/sound healing, self-compassion, dream work to reinforce changes and growth. I'm also experienced in esoteric spirituality for 30+ years.

If you're seeking a genuine bond enveloped in warmth, connection + non-judgment for yourself, you+partner, or child, I'd love to meet you! I hold a comfortable yet brave, safe space to unburden, heal, transform and achieve goals that may not feel possible right now. Please message me to set up a call to chat, then we can begin your transformation journey.

Call or Email Kerstin Hern now for a free 15 minute consultation - (818) 699-1192

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Los Angeles, CA 90042

(818) 699-1192

Gaea Woods Psychotherapy

4622A Hollywood Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90027

We can work together anytime online via video from the comfort of your own space or in person in our cozy office.

I specialize in Anxiety, Self-Worth + Self-Compassion and Mindfulness & Spirituality

$195 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (818) 699-1192

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Los Angeles, CA 90042

(818) 699-1192

Gaea Woods Psychotherapy

4622A Hollywood Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90027

We can work together anytime online via video from the comfort of your own space or in person in our cozy office.

I specialize in Anxiety, Self-Worth + Self-Compassion and Mindfulness & Spirituality

$195 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $195
Couple Sessions $215
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

I offer sliding scale spots that I am happy to fill when available, and I can provide you with superbills to supply your insurer.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 699-1192

Kerstin Hern

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

I offer sliding scale spots that I am happy to fill when available, and I can provide you with superbills to supply your insurer.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 699-1192

Kerstin Hern

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 139178 Supervised by Gaea Woods (California / 117978) Kerstin Hern
In Practice for 2 Years
Degree/Diploma from Antioch University Spiritual & Depth Psychology Specialization / 2023
Attended Antioch University Los Angeles, M.A. Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2023

I am certified in Integrative Somatic Parts Work, Level 2. I also have over 30 years of study and practice in esoteric wisdom traditions, from folk magick to archetypal tarot to Hermetic philosophy, which, when meaningful to clients, I weave into our work together.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 699-1192

Kerstin Hern

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 699-1192

Kerstin Hern

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Self-Worth + Self-Compassion
Mindfulness & Spirituality

Expertise

ADHD
Anger Management
Body Positivity
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Emotional Disturbance
Grief
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Spirituality
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

I'm passionate about working with & healing Inner Child/attachment wounds, reparenting, self-worth, teaching mindfulness, coping skills, visualization, meditation, and spiritual techniques. I work with many clients struggling with recent or past trauma that shows up as depression, anxiety, anger, and compulsions. My niche clients include artists, actors, HSPs, empaths, and spiritual folks.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 699-1192

Kerstin Hern

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 699-1192

Kerstin Hern

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

7 Endorsements

Emma Nelson

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA

Kerstin creates a welcoming, warm and positive space for client's to safely explore their internal worlds. She is both a deft and astute clinician that approaches each client with a holistic mindset. I highly recommend her!

Sari Tracht

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

What makes Kerstin special is her passion for neuroscience and creative-depth approaches creating a unique, one-of-a-kind therapeutic experience for her clients. Her compassion, intuition, and commitment to her clients is inspiring.

Sonny Granade

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Kerstin is one-in-a-million in the best way possible. She is hyper-intelligent as well as deeply intuitive, and her unique breadth of knowledge coupled with her boundless compassion will benefit anyone who crosses her path. Her clients are beyond lucky!

Cate Parker

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Kerstin is an inspiring clinician who cares deeply about her clients and her work. The space she holds is warm, compassionate and invites curiosity and profound transformation. I wholeheartedly recommend Kerstin.

Matthew Cobb

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Kerstin is a compassionate clinician who possesses a natural talent for creating a comfortable and accepting environment to promote personal growth and insight. She is a remarkable and inspiring colleague, and I strongly endorse Kerstin.

Quinn Viens

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Kerstin is warm, attuned, and insightful. She has a deep understanding of psychodynamic psychology as well as depth and spiritual practices. Kerstin integrates her specialties seamlessly - I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a therapist.

Kristin Marguerite Doidge

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Kerstin is a warm, talented, thoughtful therapist and colleague. I can't recommend her enough. Her commitment to spiritual/depth work, in particular, makes her a wonderful fit for those interested in exploring the deeper side of the human condition.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Expressive Arts
Humanistic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Jungian
Mind-Body Healing
Narrative
Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
Psychodynamic
Psychospiritual Transmutation w/ Altars & Ceremony
Somatic
Transpersonal
Trauma Focused

I often use Parts Work, neuroscience, Jungian work (dream amplification, symbol exploration, art/writing exercises), creating ritual, guided meditations, and somatic exercises. We will explore together, and I will share reflections that allow you to go deeper... This catalyzes those very rewarding "a-ha" moments of insight that alchemize and integrate your emotional lead into personal power gold.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 699-1192

Kerstin Hern

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 699-1192

Kerstin Hern

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Location

Primary Location

Los Angeles, CA 90042

(818) 699-1192

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Gaea Woods Psychotherapy

4622A Hollywood Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90027

(818) 699-1192

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Los Angeles

Zips

Neighborhoods

We can work together anytime online via video from the comfort of your own space or in person in our cozy office.

Call for a free consultation now - (818) 699-1192

Kerstin Hern

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

We can work together anytime online via video from the comfort of your own space or in person in our cozy office.

Call for a free consultation now - (818) 699-1192

Kerstin Hern

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT