- Depression and anxiety
- Life transitions
- Family communication
About Starla
Starla has 17 years of experience guiding people through big life changes and family tensions. She works with issues like blended family dynamics, family-of-origin problems, and communication breakdowns. She also supports those coping with caregiver stress, chronic illness, cancer, and end-of-life concerns.
Her practice includes helping people who struggle with panic attacks, social anxiety, impulsivity, and substance use concerns. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to teach coping skills and reduce overwhelming symptoms. Sessions focus on clear goals and usable strategies rather than long theory discussions.
Starla draws on experience supporting older adults and people with intellectual disability alongside more general mental health needs. She emphasizes listening carefully, then tailoring practical tools to each person’s situation. The aim is steady progress that fits into everyday life.
Based in California, she conducts work in English and follows a collaborative approach. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.