Kathryn Bikle, MA
Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern
IMF #57465

Personal Statement: Within the experience of pain lies the seed of its healing. The sprouting of this seed needs tending in a safe, nurturing environment: safe enough to look at our deepest thoughts and fears. Supported in this process with kindness and compassion we feel fully encouraged to explore our authentic being in all its many shapes and forms. My approach in psychotherapy is a growth-oriented exploration of the self. I provide a safe and comfortable setting where the client can feel witnessed and supported in the development of the whole person, including the intellectual, emotional, mind-body, spiritual and creative aspects of the individual self.

Treatment Areas: Individuals, children, couples, family therapy, and groups.

Treatment Modalities: Depth psychology oriented talk therapy, dream work, movement, body image, stress reduction, guided imagery, journaling, art/play therapy, sand play, and solution-focused therapy

Treatment Ages: 4+

Specialties: Relationships, personal growth, communication, depression and anxiety, trauma recovery, life transitions, self-esteem, and releasing the creative voice

Fees: Sliding scale fees available

Payment Options: Cash or checks accepted

Accepting New Clients: Yes

Professional Title: Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (supervised by Dr. Allen Holmquist)

Degrees & Institutions:
M.A. Counseling Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute, Carpinteria, CA.
M.A. Directing and Dramaturgy, University of California, Berkeley, CA
B.A. Dramatic Literature, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA

Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday 9-9pm, Thursday 9-5pm; Saturday 10- 2pm.

Contact Information:

L.I.F.E. Counseling Group
248 E. Foothill Blvd., Ste. #202
Monrovia, CA 91016

(626) 755-6437 and (626) 358-0155 (msg)

Email:kathryn.bikle@gmail.com

Professional Organizations:
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
San Gabriel Valley Chapter of CAMFT

Additional Comments: In addition to Marriage and Family Therapy, I am trained as a theater director, actor, writer, teacher, and presentation skills coach. I provide workshops, coaching and classes for adults and children in a variety of areas including personal development, creativity, acting, creative writing, and public speaking. I have taught summer school and enrichment programs for children through the Barnhart School in Arcadia since 1995 as well as presentation skills courses to graduate and undergraduate students at Caltech since 1999. As the founder of Just Stand Up and Talk, I also offer private coaching to individuals, groups, and professionals throughout the greater Los Angeles area and Northern California.