Therapeutic Approaches

Depth Psychology and Psychodynamic Therapy

​Depth psychology is rooted in Freudian and Jungian concepts of the unconscious and is focused on deepening one's relationship with the self. Through through active imagination, dreamwork, shadow work, and soul exploration, one can better know themself. 

Cognitive & Dialectical
Behavior Therapies

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients to addresses thought patterns that are no longer helpful or have become harmful. Dialectical Therapy (DBT) Therapy focuses on four key aspects: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Ecopsychology & Somatic Psychotherapy 

Through somatic practices we understand and work with emotions as they live in the body as well as engage the body in healing efforts. 

Kara Petersen, LMFT (she/her)​​
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #145462
5565 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013
[email protected]
(805) 707-2074​

​"Speaking and listening are a form of psychic breathing."                                                                           -​Carol Gilligan