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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Malibu
As a licensed psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals and couples achieve greater life satisfaction through integrative therapeutic approaches. My practice combines Jungian and psychodynamic perspectives with cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and emotionally focused insights to address depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and personal growth. I hold advanced degrees from UC Berkeley, UCLA, Pepperdine, and Antioch Universities, and maintain dual licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor.My recent certification in Jungian Tarot adds a unique dimension to traditional therapy, offering deeper unconscious exploration through archetypal symbolism. I work with clients aged 15 to 92, both in-person in Malibu and remotely via Zoom, tailoring treatment plans to individual needs while emphasizing self-awareness, pattern recognition, and holistic healing. My clinical approach balances evidence-based practices with creative modalities like dream work and synchronicity exploration, informed by ongoing professional development in Jungian studies and mental health treatment advancements.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Counseling
Jungian Psychotherapy
Grief Counseling
Dream Work
Tarot Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Treatment
Mindfulness Training
Career Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of clinical experience in Jungian and psychodynamic therapy
- Our practice integrates evidence-based techniques with innovative Jungian Tarot methods
- We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to individual client needs
- Our therapist holds advanced degrees from four accredited universities
- We offer both in-person and remote Zoom sessions for accessibility
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Personalized mental health treatment addressing depression, anxiety, and personal growth challenges. Combines Jungian analysis with cognitive-behavioral techniques to increase self-awareness and improve life satisfaction. Sessions focus on pattern recognition, unconscious exploration, and practical coping strategies tailored to individual client needs.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for relationship challenges and communication issues. Utilizes psychodynamic approaches to address conflict patterns, emotional disconnect, and intimacy concerns. Focuses on improving mutual understanding and developing healthier relational dynamics through both conscious and unconscious exploration.
Jungian Tarot
Certified Jungian Tarot sessions for unconscious exploration and personal insight. Uses symbolic imagery to reveal hidden patterns and provide guidance through life challenges. Integrates archetypal analysis with therapeutic dialogue to enhance self-understanding and decision-making clarity.
Dream Work
Therapeutic exploration of dream symbolism and unconscious messages. Examines recurring patterns and archetypal imagery to uncover psychological insights. Helps clients connect dream content to waking life challenges and personal growth opportunities.
Mindfulness Training
Guided mindfulness development for stress reduction and emotional regulation. Combines traditional meditation techniques with Jungian concepts of conscious integration. Teaches present-moment awareness to improve mental clarity and emotional resilience.
People
Kriss Smylie, MA
Licensed Psychotherapist
Dual-licensed psychotherapist with 30+ years of experience specializing in Jungian and psychodynamic therapy. Holds advanced degrees from UC Berkeley, UCLA, Pepperdine, and Antioch Universities. Certified Jungian Tarot practitioner with expertise in dream work and mindfulness training.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I combine Jungian psychodynamic therapy with cognitive-behavioral techniques, emotionally focused insights, and mindfulness practices tailored to individual client needs.
Do you offer remote therapy sessions?
Yes, I provide therapy sessions via Zoom for clients who prefer remote access to treatment.
What are your areas of specialization?
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, crisis management, and Jungian dreamwork with both individuals and couples.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Yes, all therapy sessions maintain strict confidentiality except in cases of imminent harm to self or others as required by law.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard therapy sessions last approximately 50 minutes and typically occur weekly unless otherwise discussed.
Do you accept insurance?
I don't accept insurance directly but provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement if your plan covers PPO providers.
