Business Details
Your Trusted Clinical Psychologist in West Los Angeles
As a licensed clinical psychologist in California, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals and relationships navigate complex emotional challenges. My practice is rooted in relational psychodynamic psychotherapy, offering clients a space to explore self-understanding through candid, intuitive dialogue. With over 15 years of experience since obtaining my license in 2010, I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ communities, non-traditional relationship configurations, and individuals facing trauma, anxiety, and depression. My approach emphasizes creating a safe environment for clients to develop emotional awareness, self-acceptance, and improved relational dynamics. I hold a doctorate in clinical psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies and have completed advanced training at the Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies.My work extends beyond individual therapy to include relationship psychotherapy and consultation for clinicians working with sexual minority clients. I maintain a commitment to ongoing education, integrating mindfulness and neuroscience into psychodynamic practice. My private practice in West Los Angeles serves clients through Zoom sessions, prioritizing accessibility and flexibility. I have worked extensively with diverse populations across community mental health, assisted living facilities, and private practice settings. My philosophy centers on the belief that vulnerability and honesty in therapy lead to meaningful personal growth and relational transformation.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Relationship Psychotherapy
Clinical Consultation
Trauma Recovery
LGBTQIA+ Mental Health
Non-Traditional Relationship Support
Couples Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Mindfulness Integration
Community Mental Health
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of experience in clinical psychology since licensure in 2010
- Our team specializes in working with LGBTQIA+ and non-traditional relationship configurations
- We integrate mindfulness and neuroscience into psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Our practice includes advanced training from the Los Angeles Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies
- We maintain ongoing education through conferences on couples therapy and sexual minority issues
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Weekly sessions focusing on personal growth through relational psychodynamic techniques. Clients explore core beliefs and behaviors while developing emotional awareness. Treatment addresses anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges with a commitment to cultural competency and inclusivity.
Relationship Psychotherapy
Specialized treatment for couples, thruples, and family units addressing relational dynamics. Focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and understanding relationship patterns. Works with non-traditional relationship configurations and diverse family structures through psychodynamic frameworks.
Clinical Consultation
Support for licensed clinicians working with sexual minority clients. Combines psychodynamic approaches with cultural competency training. Addresses complex cases involving trauma, non-traditional relationships, and intersectional identity challenges in therapeutic settings.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized care for complex trauma and PTSD using psychodynamic techniques. Integrates mindfulness practices to manage symptoms. Addresses trauma from diverse life experiences including addiction recovery, grief, and chronic illness contexts.
LGBTQIA+ Mental Health
Affirming care for sexual and gender minority clients. Focuses on navigating societal stigma, identity exploration, and relationship challenges. Combines psychodynamic approaches with contemporary research on minority stress and resilience.
People
Erin Kuntze
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed clinical psychologist in California with over 15 years of experience. Specializes in relational psychodynamic therapy for LGBTQIA+ communities and non-traditional relationships. Holds a Psy.D. from California Institute of Integral Studies and completed psychoanalytic training at LAISPS.
Questions
Do you assign homework between sessions?
Not typically, though I encourage maintaining a meditation practice to support therapeutic progress.
Are your services covered by insurance?
I'm out-of-network for all insurance plans. PPO holders may seek partial reimbursement after meeting deductibles.
Do you offer sliding scale options?
Limited sliding scale spots are currently full. Recommend Saturday Center for Psychotherapy for alternative options.
What therapeutic approach do you use?
I practice relational psychodynamic psychotherapy, focusing on interpersonal patterns and unconscious processes.
Do you work with non-traditional relationships?
Yes, I specialize in supporting polyamorous relationships, thruples, and other non-monogamous configurations.
What populations do you serve?
I work with diverse clients including LGBTQIA+, kink/BDSM communities, cancer survivors, and those in recovery.
