Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m Karinne (“kuh-RIN”), a registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (#143920) practicing at Center You in Pasadena, CA under Eliza Steel Psychotherapy. I’m supervised by Eliza Steel (LMFT #107513) & Brooke Knaack (LMFT #84862, ATR).
Embarking on a new therapy journey can feel daunting. Wherever this voyage may take you, my goal is to ensure you never feel alone as it unfolds.
I strive to create a space where you have a chance to pause, take a breath, and feel understood as you connect with who you are & where you are in the moment.
I see individual clients across the lifespan who are looking for a safe & nurturing environment to discover, explore, and experiment with what it means to live authentically & intentionally.
Psychotherapy Services
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Talk Therapy
A relational, collaborative, trauma-informed approach to the therapeutic alliance.
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EMDR Therapy
Specialized treatment for acute, complex, & developmental traumatic experiences.
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Play Therapy
Building safe, joyful contact with oneself & others rooted in the Oaklander Model.
Clinical Areas of Focus
Developmental, Acute, & Complex Trauma.
Non-Parent Expected (NPE) Events & Donor-Conceived People (DCP).
Grief & Loss.
Chronic Pain & Illness.
Gender & Sexuality Exploration.
Neurodiversity in Adulthood (ADHD & Autism).
