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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
La Jolla, CA 92037
Confusion, uncertainty, and indecision stop us in our tracks... and we can live there for decades, frozen. I specialize in tending to that precious flame so you can get back to LIVING. I'm a trauma therapist with the goal of supporting more clarity and calm using experiential, body based, relational psychotherapy. From grief to anxiety to existential questions, I collaborate with my clients in the creative process of developing thriving relationships and more meaningful, fulfilling lives. We'll navigate inner turmoil to find grounded clarity from within, leaving you with increased ease and a greater appreciation for self.
I lean heavily on somatic, experiential, holistic approaches to therapy. I love to help clients tap into their wellspring of internal guidance. I offer clients a safe & effective place to learn to co-regulate, communicate effectively, & understand themselves (& one another) better.
My style as a therapist is warm, open hearted, and curious about the human being(s) sitting across from me. For soul nourishing depth psychotherapy in California, let's connect.
Call or Crystal Carson-Bakhsh now for a free 15 minute consultation - (858) 726-9556

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Mindful Guides

La Jolla, CA 92037

(858) 726-9556
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Emotional Regulation and Women's Issues 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (858) 726-9556
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Mindful Guides

La Jolla, CA 92037

(858) 726-9556
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Emotional Regulation and Women's Issues 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
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Crystal Carson-Bakhsh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (858) 726-9556
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Crystal Carson-Bakhsh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (858) 726-9556

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT159248 Crystal Carson
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years
  • Attended Pacifica Graduate Institute, Masters in Counseling Psychology
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with CAMFT 10010625
  • Certificate from Somatic Experiencing International Somatic Experiencing Year 1 / 2025
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Crystal Carson-Bakhsh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (858) 726-9556
Photo of Crystal Carson-Bakhsh, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Crystal Carson-Bakhsh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (858) 726-9556

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Women's Issues

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Crystal Carson-Bakhsh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (858) 726-9556
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Crystal Carson-Bakhsh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (858) 726-9556

6 Endorsements

Dr. Lidar Shany
Dr. Lidar Shany
JungianAnalystIAAPCGJIZ
Crystal is dear colleague of mine. She is a wonderful and passionate therapist, empathic, understanding, and warm. Along these, she is deep and sharp in her observations. I fully trust her as a therapist, and heartily recommend.
Shannon Algeo
Shannon Algeo
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateMAAMFTAPCC
Crystal is a powerfully attuned listener and fun, loving human being who emanates warmth, compassion, understanding, and care. Crystal is a gifted clinician who I would highly recommend!
Yoni Klein: Psychotherapy & Ketamine Therapy (KAP)
Yoni Klein: Psychotherapy & Ketamine Therapy (KAP)
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
Crystal has a warm presence and is a fantastic listener. She's curious, insightful and supportive and I highly recommend her services!
Jacob Simon
Jacob Simon
Marriage & Family TherapistMPALMFT
Crystal is the sort of person who can do it all. She is warm, caring, funny, quick-witted, as well as a deep thinker and feeler. Her comforting presence and ability to dive into some of life's most difficult emotions make her a fantastic therapist!
Patricia L Fadem
Patricia L Fadem
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateMAAMFT
Crystal is a wise soul with lots of passion for helping others. You will quickly feel at ease in her warm presence. Anyone would benefit from having her as their therapist.
Gabriella D'Urso
Gabriella D'Urso
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateMAAMFTEMDR
Crystal is a kind and empathic clinician, bringing love and compassion into her work with clients. Her nurturing presence is a soothing balm to the deepest matters of the heart.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Compassion Focused
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Humanistic
  • Imago
  • Jungian
  • Ketamine-Assisted
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
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This is more than talk therapy- it's nervous system regulation at a relational level. It's learning to tap into inner guidance and deeper felt sense. I provide the vessel to integrate a rebirth that's already well on its way.
Photo of Crystal Carson-Bakhsh, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Crystal Carson-Bakhsh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 726-9556
"
This is more than talk therapy- it's nervous system regulation at a relational level. It's learning to tap into inner guidance and deeper felt sense. I provide the vessel to integrate a rebirth that's already well on its way.
Photo of Crystal Carson-Bakhsh, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Crystal Carson-Bakhsh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 726-9556

Location

Primary Location

Mindful Guides

La Jolla, CA 92037

(858) 726-9556
Photo of Crystal Carson-Bakhsh, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Crystal Carson-Bakhsh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (858) 726-9556
Photo of Crystal Carson-Bakhsh, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Crystal Carson-Bakhsh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (858) 726-9556