Aera Kaufler, MA, LMFT

About

Marriage & Family Therapist in Los Angeles, CA. Works with Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Depression. Sees clients online only. Works out of network for insurance. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Coping Skills
• Grief
• Life Transitions
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management

Types of therapy

• Art TherapyUses drawing, painting or other art-making to express and explore feelings, with a therapist trained in art therapy. No artistic skill is needed.
• Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
• Compassion FocusedHelps people who are hard on themselves to build warmth and compassion toward themselves, as a counterweight to shame and self-criticism.
• EclecticUses techniques from several approaches, chosen to suit the person and the problem rather than following one model.
• ExistentialExplores life's big questions, such as meaning, freedom, choice, loneliness and death, and how they connect to a person's struggles.
• Experiential TherapyUses activities such as role-play, movement, art or guided imagery to work through feelings in the moment, not only to talk about them.
• Expressive ArtsUses several creative forms, such as art, music, movement, writing or drama, to explore feelings and experiences.
• Family / MaritalTherapy with couples or families together, focused on communication, conflict and the patterns between people.
• HumanisticA family of approaches, including person-centered and Gestalt therapy, that emphasize growth, self-awareness and a person's capacity to choose.
• IntegrativeCombines more than one therapy approach, fitted to the person's needs.
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• PsychodynamicExplores how past experiences, relationships and feelings outside awareness shape how a person thinks and acts today.
• SomaticBody-focused therapy that pays attention to physical sensations, posture and breathing, on the view that stress and trauma are held in the body as well as the mind.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Online only

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Adoption, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Codependency, Coping Skills, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Women's Issues

Insurance

Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $180, couple sessions $250; sliding scale available

Ages

Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals, Group

Languages

English

Education

Loyola Marymount University

Years in practice

17

Education & qualifications