Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 38 ratings

Carli Sterling

LMFT, 9 years of experience

Authentic
Empowering
Solution oriented

About me

Hi! My name is Carli Sterling (she/her) I am an LMFT in CA. I have a bachelors degree in psychology from UC Santa Cruz and Masters in Counseling Psychology from Palo Alto University. Trauma informed care and eating disorders are my wheelhouse. Wheelhouses? Wheel homes. Outside of therapy, I enjoy yoga, wakeboarding, making beats, and geeking out on investment strategies and cryptocurrency. During the pandemic I taught myself how to change fancy watch batteries and install closetmaid systems. Additionally, I am now a YouTube trained Rubik's cube solver. I have a 4 year old mini me; I work from home and she is the worst co worker I’ve ever had. Always open to consult and help in any way I can.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

After introducing myself, I usually have to explain that the loud snoring you may be hearing is coming from my English Bulldog who likes to sleep by feet during session times. He's pretty ridiculous, but people tend to like to see him lounging in the background. You'll then have the opportunity to share your reasons for seeking therapy and what you hope to get out of it. There is no pressure whatsoever to talk about anything you're not ready to talk about. I'll have some generic assessment questions for you and you are always welcome to ask me questions too!

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My clinical strengths include helping people heal from trauma and recover from eating disorders. Often the two are intertwined. When clients find self disclosure meaningful, I draw from my own experiences to instill hope that recovery is absolutely possible as well.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Teens and Young adults struggling with eating disorders, mood disorders, and trauma.

Specialties

Top specialties

Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Compassion Focused

I am rooting for you! My hope is to not only show compassion, but also for you to give compassion to parts of yourself that may have been hiding in shame, fear, sadness, etc. You are here! You are still trying! Having the privilege of being part of people's journeys through change and transformation is truly an honor and I hold session time as a scared space for those reasons.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 38 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

May 8, 2025

Carli is a great therapist who has encouraged me to look deep inside myself to overcome what has always held me down. She is very understanding of my unique cultural background, providing thoughtful insights which are informed by her critical listening. I would reccomend her to anyone as I believe she is very versitile and well trainined. Thank you, Carli!

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 46 with Carli