Licensed to practice in California and accepts 30 insurances. Specializes in Life Transitions, Spirituality, Trauma and PTSD and 6 more.
Carlin Sundell
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About me
What I’m most passionate about is helping people become free—free from old trauma, unhealthy conditioning, and patterns that no longer serve them. My work is about guiding you back to a clear, whole sense of self where you feel alive, engaged, and able to face life’s challenges with humor, spirit, and trust in yourself and your path. My therapy style is warm, grounded, and deeply exploratory. I help clients look beneath the surface of their struggles to uncover the root causes, bringing a holistic perspective and a practical toolbox to open new pathways toward clarity, understanding, and real change.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, you can expect to feel warmly welcomed and truly heard. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable and safe enough to begin sharing what’s been heavy on your mind. I’ve been on the other side of the therapy room myself, so I understand how important it is to feel seen and supported. We’ll talk openly about what’s bringing you in and begin to find approaches that feel realistic and meaningful in your daily life.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I bring a calm, steady presence and years of personal healing, meditation, and spiritual practice that allow me to hold space with patience and compassion. I listen deeply and help clients access insight and clarity through both traditional and alternative healing approaches, offering perspectives that go beyond talk therapy when needed.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work well with people in transition—those moving through life changes, career shifts, loss, or times of uncertainty. Many of my clients come in feeling stuck, searching for clarity or healing from past wounds that still affect them. I especially connect with those who are open to innovative approaches—including somatic EMDR, creative assignments, and more—that can reach beneath the surface and help uncover the deeper truths that lead to lasting growth and transformation.
Specialties
Top specialties
Life Transitions
Spirituality
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Grief
Men's Issues
Self Esteem
Identifies as
Buddhist
Christian
Man
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
AvMed
Cash - $200 per session
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Psychodynamic
Going beneath the surface level of issues to explore the root causes of suffering, and working within that deeper terrain to help improve our day-to-day experiences.
EMDR
This powerful method greatly aids in the healing and resolution of trauma, old wounds, and recurring psychological and emotional ailments.
Faith based therapy
Helping people of all faiths, including unaffiliated or those of no-faith, open to a larger perspective than the personal can bring healing, reassurance, and peace.
10 ratings with written reviews
August 25, 2026
Carlin helped me access my younger self, meet him as my current adult self, and offer him the love he didn't receive as his younger self. It was deep, emotional, and fulfilling.
Verified client, age 35-44
July 30, 2026
Intentional listening, affirming, warm, and solution-oriented
Verified client, age 35-44
July 13, 2026
Great first session!