kaitlin kindman, lcsw
Los Angeles Therapist for Couples, Therapists, high-profile artists, & Leaders
hello,
i’m a proud feeler of big feelings & believe that our human emotionality should be honored and celebrated.
I help humans who feel unseen or uninspired to connect with purpose & embrace who they truly are, so that they can live the authentic, joyful lives they long for.
About Kaitlin (she/her)
co-founder of Kindman & Co.
I co-founded Kindman & Co. to be a different kind of therapy practice. We center relationships and celebrate human messiness, but we also focus on making the world a more inclusive and just place. My purpose is to help our clients come to believe that you are not alone, you belong, AND you inspire—you have the power to bring about change. I work with my clients to feel more connected, so that they take actions that improve their relationships and the world.
I help couples/intimate partners, therapists, helpers, leaders and high-profile individuals go from overwhelmed, un(der)supported, or inauthentic to feeling seen, fulfilled, and inspired. I work with folks who feel big feelings, care deeply for helping others but struggle to not absorb their emotions, and want to better assert themselves & set boundaries.
I am dedicated to supporting other therapists, leaders, business owners, and entertainers and understand how these fields invite insecurity and imposter syndrome, feelings of loneliness and lack of support, and boundary challenges around bringing work home. I want to help you build a fulfilling work/life balance that connects you with purpose and meaning, practice setting boundaries that support your sustainability and feeling connected in your relationships, all while avoiding burnout and compromised empathy.
I identify as a long-time disabled person living with chronic illness, which has also made me passionate about supporting others at any stage of their chronic illness/chronic pain journey. I understand the unique challenges of living a full life while navigating physical illness and pain, as well as the difficult journey of getting diagnosed and finding appropriate treatment.
I have navigated my own medical trauma and am very familiar with the harms that occur at the hands of the Western medical system. I’ve supported many clients to work through the trauma of attempting to get adequate care and the pain of struggling to have our chronic pain/illness experiences heard, validated, and believed by medical professionals.
A Level Two trained Sensorimotor Psychotherapist, I utilize the wisdom of the body and our human neurobiology to help you move through any emotional pain or trauma that’s been stored in the body, bring relief to a highly-sensitive and activated nervous system, and come to understand your symptoms better to help you to live more vibrantly with chronic illness.
As a creative individual and leader as well as a Highly Sensitive Person, I enjoy supporting more and more clients in creative fields like the entertainment industry, especially those who are high-profile and navigating challenges cultivating a strong sense of themself in the face of their fame and the many assumptions made about them.
I have worked with actors and entertainers who have been working from a young age and understand the unique issues and traumas that may result from growing up in the public eye, often feeling unprotected and isolated despite the amount of attention you’ve received. I am dedicated to helping you have clarity around who you are and what you stand for (not who you think you’re expected to be!) to increase your authenticity and wholeness and help you identify projects and opportunities that feel nourishing and aligned with your true self.
I come to Kindman & Co. from a diverse background in community mental health, where I primarily helped clients from marginalized groups, like BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ folks, to navigate challenges related to systemic oppression, intersectional identities, and building community & thriving relationships. These experiences have prepared me to support clients who experience racial injustice, sexism, oppression, trauma, and are navigating pressures to conform to both family and societal expectations.
Let’s help you untangle yourself from the trappings of who you’ve been told you should be to freely embrace and celebrate who you truly are!
relationship & couple therapy in los angeles
I. Love. Partners. As humans we need each other and we need thriving relationships to survive.
I am here to help improve connection in partnerships where you may be insecure during conflict and/or notice that you avoid it; find yourselves confused how the littlest things can turn into monster fights; committed to your relationship, but really struggling together; or wondering why you can feel so alone, despite being partnered.
I am a Level Two PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy) Therapist and am skilled in working with partners who are seeking more intimacy, understanding, and stability in your partnership.
You can connect with ease, fight well, help each other feel safe and secure, and ultimately, feel more confident in and find more enjoyment from your relationship. You deserve to have a relationship where you’re best friends, you have yummy sex, and you really know how to meet each others’ needs.
I get particularly excited about premarital counseling and working with new(er) partners who want to focus on prevention and building a sustainable relationship, as well as those who are navigating cultural differences, chronic illness, and fame/prominence and related social pressures.
Of course, I also love supporting romantic partners who work/have a business together, as I know a thing or two about the unique challenges this arrangement can invite! I want to help you create a strong foundation of learning how to soothe and support each other, so that you are better prepared for navigating life’s challenges together in the future.
business consultation services
As a dedicated therapist for therapists, I also love consulting work with other therapists who are growing their business and wanting to develop systems that better promote work/life balance. Running a private practice is much more of a business than many of us realize—I have learned a lot and made many mistakes over the years so that you don’t have to (or hopefully make fewer!)
I am passionate about helping practice owners who want to develop a values-forward approach that works to dismantle heteropatriarchy and increase equity in all aspects of your business and therapeutic approach. I also love working with other therapists navigating chronic illness to help you continue to find reward in your work—despite physical challenges—and to build a practice that best supports your ever-evolving, complex needs.
Check out my business consultation and supervision services & private practice for beginners group.
career highlights & key trainings
Master of Social Work, New York University Silver School of Social Work
Levels 1 & 2: Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy Institute (over 80 hours of live training)
Sensorimotor Therapy for the Treatment of Trauma (Level One) & Developmental & Relational Injury (Level Two) Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute
Member of the Board of Directors at The Relational Center
Three-Year Training Intensive and Residency practicum in Relational Gestalt Therapy with a social justice orientation for healing trauma, The Relational Center
Advanced Training in Community Gestalt Therapy, The Relational Center
Foundation-Year Training at Pacific Gestalt Institute
i am…
I am a proud feeler of big feelings. I am an activist & feminist. I am an emotional risk-taker. I am learning to call myself a leader. I am disabled & neurodivergent—an HSP, ADHDer, chronic illness spoonie, & advocate. I am a multicultural partnership navigator who grew up in a bicultural & interfaith household. I know the challenges of being frequently uprooted and appreciate the resilience it has afforded me. I am an avid movie-goer and popcorn-eater, and am not ashamed of my penchant for 90’s rom-coms. I am a D-I-Y crafter, knitter, and connoisseur of all things tea. I am unabashedly dancing in supermarket aisles. I am a HUGE animal-lover and when i’m not working, I can likely be found in my happy place—cuddling on the couch with our pup, Weezie, and cats: Dewey, Bumble, Jasper, & Bear.
california licensed clinical social worker no. 82453
We would love to connect with you.
The easiest way to get started at Kindman & Co. is to book a twenty minute complimentary information session with our Care Coordinator, Clarissa. On this call, she will ask a little about you and what’s bringing you to therapy at this time, share about our practice and our relational therapy approach to make sure it’s a good fit, and pair you with the therapist who is best suited for you.
**Please note that we are only able to work with clients physically located in the state of California at this time.
