KARA PETERSEN, LMFT
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Adolescence is a time of great transition - it can be both beautiful and chaotic. My intention is to help teens navigate thresholds, from child to teenager to adult, and emerge with a solid understanding of who they are and how they want to show up in the world. I have experience working with teens in both middle and high school settings on issues arranging from school pressures to self-harm. Combining a Depth Psychological approach with Cognitive and Dialectic Behavioral therapy creates an opportunity for teens to learn about themselves and guide their emotions and behaviors in service of their dreams and aspirations. 
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Areas of Focus

​Abuse
Anxiety
​Behavioral Challenges
​Body Issues
Depression
Disordered eating
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Family Conflict
​Gender & Sexuality
Grief
​Mood Disorders


Panic Attacks
​Peer Relationships

​School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harm
Sleep & Insomnia
Spirituality
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma & PTSD
More on my background and how I work here.
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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
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  • Home
  • Services
    • Adults
    • Children
    • Adolescents
    • Families
  • Modalities
    • Depth Psychotherapy
    • Somatic Psychotherapy
    • DBT
    • CBT
  • About
    • Location
    • Fees & Policies