Ada Karlstrand, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Ada Karlstrand

Focus areas

Anxiety

Stress

Depression

Stress Management

Psychological Trauma

Suicidal Tendencies

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Somatic

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Ada Karlstrand

What is it like for you when you wake up in the morning? Is it hard to get going, or do you struggle with painful thoughts and emotions from the start? If you are struggling with depression, this is a very normal symptom. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. My focus is twofold: 1) helping clients find regulation in their body and nervous system, and 2) nurturing the mind to compassionately understand why it does what it does, helping it shift toward healthier choices. Because there is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health, I use different modalities depending on what we collaboratively decide will serve you best. I will help you make an informed decision about whether a top-down approach, which uses cognition (thinking) and looks at how the mind processes information, beliefs, values, and higher mental processes, or a bottom-up approach, which uses sensations and messages from our body to guide therapy, will best benefit your healing journey. I use an integrative approach employing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, Polyvagal Theory, and other somatic approaches. I hold a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco, which informs my compassionate and evidence-based practice.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

Education and training

University of San Francisco, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1336862549

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What practice does Ada Karlstrand work with?

Ada Karlstrand works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

What are common reasons for patients to see Ada Karlstrand?

Ada Karlstrand frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Ada Karlstrand on their profile.