Kindman & Company

09/26/2025

✨ New Training Launching October ✨

How to Be a Relational Therapist: Level One
Build Your Relational Foundation & Confidently Navigate Real Moments in the Therapy Room.

Relational therapy isn’t about hiding behind neutrality or rigid techniques. It’s about bringing your humanity into the room in ways that deepen trust, repair ruptures, and foster lasting change. This training is designed to help therapists strengthen their relational foundation while gaining confidence to show up authentically with clients—and you’ll earn 9 CEUs along the way.

Across three in-depth modules, participants will:
1️⃣ Relational Foundations – Understand the core principles of relational practice and why therapist humanity is a vital part of the healing process.
2️⃣ Relational Interventions – Learn concrete strategies and interventions that use vulnerability, stance, and authenticity as tools for growth.
3️⃣ Sustaining the Therapist – Explore how relational therapy can buffer against burnout, helping you feel more alive and connected in your work while building resilience for the long term.

By the end, you’ll walk away with:
• 9 CEUs toward your ongoing education
• Practical interventions to use immediately in session
• Greater confidence in navigating the inevitable challenges and “real moments” of therapy
• A supportive community of clinicians committed to practicing relationally

This October, join us for a training that equips you to lean into authenticity, navigate complexity with confidence, and rediscover the power of your presence in the room. 💫

09/25/2025

✨ Spoonies Thriving: Chronic Illness & Pain Therapy Group ✨

Living with chronic illness can feel isolating—especially when symptoms are invisible and hard for others to understand. This group is designed as a supportive space for “spoonies” to process the ups and downs, from grief and frustration to acceptance and self-compassion. 💜

Although our group began on Sept 2, there’s still time to join us. New members are welcome, and a few spots remain open. If you’ve been looking for community, validation, and tools to help you navigate life with chronic illness, this space is for you.

→ Reserve your spot today and step into a community that reminds you: you’re not alone. 🌿

09/24/2025

🌿 Nature as medicine.

Our own Sarah Barukh, ACSW, wrote a beautiful blog post on how nature supports healing, a sentiment that Anna Kim, LCSW, experienced Los Angeles grief counselor & couples therapist, wholeheartedly agrees with.

This is your gentle reminder: step outside today. Let the air fill your lungs, feel the ground under your feet, notice the light, the sounds, the textures. It’s simple, it’s free, and it’s deeply grounding.

And if you need a little more convincing, Sarah’s words are waiting for you on our blog. We think you’ll find exactly what your nervous system needs.

🔗 Link in bio to read the full piece.
📌 Save this as a reminder for the days you forget.

09/22/2025

💛 Making Room: A Therapy Group for Caregivers in L.A.

Caregiving can be an act of deep love, and also…a lot. The shifting ground. The constant decisions. The guilt for wanting space. The “Am I doing this right?” soundtrack on loop. Sound familiar?

This group is a space to set down the weight you’re carrying.
A space where you don’t have to minimize or over-explain.
A space where you can be honest about the hard parts, feel supported, and not so alone.

Together, we’ll make room for both/and:
💛 Love and limits
💛 Care and boundaries
💛 The person you support and you

📅 Starts October 8, 2025
📍 In-person at Kindman & Co., Highland Park, Los Angeles
🕖 Meets weekly on Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 PM
👥 Facilitated by Sarah Barukh, ACSW, with support from graduate student intern Madison Segarra

🔗 Book your free discovery call now via the link in our bio or sending us a DM.

09/17/2025

💬 “I still have a very hard time crying in front of other people.”

In this clip, our therapist Liam DeGeorgio, AMFT opens up about how toxic masculinity shaped his relationship to emotion. He shares how the pressure to suppress feelings made it hard to express vulnerability—even in safe spaces.

Liam also points to something important: his experience as a white man is not the same as what men of color face. These conversations aren’t one-size-fits-all; they’re layered, complex, and deeply personal.

This is the heart behind Redefining Masculinity: A Therapy Group for Men & Masc Folks, beginning October 4, 2025 in Los Angeles.

This group is for those ready to move beyond outdated ideas of masculinity, to explore emotional literacy, practice vulnerability, and build connection in community.

If you’ve ever felt limited by the version of “manhood” the world handed you, this group is your chance to rewrite that story on your own terms.

📌 Save this for someone who needs to hear it.
🔗 Book your free discovery call now through the link in our bio.

09/12/2025

Another school shooting. Another community forever changed.

We shouldn’t have to say “another.”

Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children and teens in the U.S.—a reality that demands more than thoughts and prayers. It demands systemic change, accountability, and collective action.

Our grief must move us to act. Our outrage must not fade when the headlines do.

We stand with survivors, families, and communities carrying this unbearable weight. We also stand with every advocate, teacher, parent, and student pushing for a safer future.

Enough is enough.

📣 Use your voice. Support organizations fighting for gun reform. Talk about it. Don’t let silence be the standard.

Because our kids deserve more than this.

09/11/2025

Therapists—are you ready to bring more of yourself into the therapy room, without burning out in the process?

This October, Kindman & Co. is launching How to Be a Relational Therapist: Level One—a three-part clinical training designed to help you deepen authentic connection, bring your humanity into session, and sustain your well-being while supporting clients more effectively.

Why Relational Therapy matters:
The therapeutic alliance—built on empathy, trust, and shared goals—accounts for nearly 70% of treatment success, while methods alone contribute far less. Relational work strengthens client engagement, helps repair ruptures, and creates lasting change. Research shows relational approaches reduce PTSD symptoms, improve emotional regulation, deepen interpersonal functioning, and enhance quality of life.

This training is about reclaiming that truth: therapy is not just techniques, but a human encounter where presence and connection drive change.

What You’ll Gain:
• Integrate your humanity and vulnerability into sessions to fuel trust and healing.
• Learn concrete relational interventions to make therapy less scripted, more responsive.
• Explore strategies to guard against burnout—using relational work as energy, not depletion.

Workshop Structure:
This 3-part workshop meets once a month on Sundays in Oct & Nov 2025 + Jan 2026:
• Part One (Oct 12 | 1–4:30pm) – Relational Therapy 101
• Part Two (Nov 9 | 1–4:30pm) – Taking a Stance in the Therapy Room
• Part Three (Jan 11 | 1–4:30pm) – Therapist as Human First

Cohort Model:
We ask participants to attend all three sessions. Each builds on the last, and because this training is experiential, consistency matters. Just as relational work thrives in community, this cohort fosters connection among participants—so you not only deepen your practice, but also gain a supportive network of peers committed to relational work.

This isn’t just another CE training. It’s an invitation to return to the heart of therapy: humanity, presence, and connection.

📍 For full details + registration, visit our website.

09/10/2025

September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, and today is World Su***de Prevention Day 💛

At Kindman & Co., this isn’t just a date on the calendar; it’s a reminder of why we do what we do.
We know how heavy life can feel. We know the ache of feeling alone, the moments when it’s hard to imagine things getting better. And we want you to know—truly know—you don’t have to carry that weight alone.

If you’re struggling, there is help. There is hope. And there are people ready to listen, day or night, without judgment.

Crisis Resources:

📞 Mental Health Access Line – Call 1-800-854-7771 for mental health, substance use, or suicidal crisis support. You can request a Psychiatric Mobile Response Team made up of DMH clinicians; law enforcement will only be involved if clinicians determine it’s necessary based on risk.

📱 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org.
⚠️ Please note: 988 hotlines are required to send emergency responders if the operator believes you are at imminent risk of harming yourself or someone else, and they are not required to obtain consent before doing so.

💬 Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741
🌈 The Trevor Project – Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 (support for LGBTQ+ youth)
✨ Trans Lifeline – Call 1-877-565-8860 (peer support from trans & nonbinary volunteers)

Please save this post and share it. You never know whose life you might touch by making sure these numbers are within reach.

You matter. Your life matters. And we’re here for you.

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09/08/2025

Therapy that meets you where you are, literally. 💻✨

At Kindman & Co., we believe care should be accessible, supportive, and flexible. That’s why we offer online therapy sessions for individuals who need a little more ease in their schedule or a little more distance from our Highland Park office.

Why choose virtual therapy?

🧠 Convenience: No commute, no stress. Just meaningful care that fits into your life.

🏡 Comfort: Join from your own space, where you feel most at ease (bonus: we love meeting your pets & plants).

🌍 Reach: Not in LA? No problem. Our telehealth sessions make healing accessible, wherever you are (in California).

💬 Connection: Video sessions allow us to engage face-to-face and build the same trust and support you’d find in person.

Whether it’s about your time, your health, your schedule, or your story, teletherapy is a powerful way to get the support you deserve.

📲 Ready to learn more?

Reach out to us today to explore your options.

09/05/2025

Hi L.A. Therapist friends!

We wanted to share that Kindman & Company is launching the second round of our Level One of How to Be a Relational Therapist (HTBART) Clinical Training--plus you can get 9 CEUs!

This 3-module training is designed to help you build your relational foundation--because effective therapy isn’t just about techniques, it’s about you showing up fully human in the room and building a deeply connected relationship with clients.

In Level One, you’ll learn how to:
--Bring your authentic self into the work with confidence
--Use your own embodiment and vulnerability as powerful clinical tools
--Navigate boundaries and ruptures while staying grounded
--Take a social justice, pro-relationship stance in the therapy room
--Prevent burnout and build a more sustainable practice
--Build vulnerable, secure therapeutic relationships with clients
--All trainings are rooted in an anti-oppressive & inclusive framework.

And the best part? 9 CEU credits are now available! 🎉
Details:
--Training kicks off October 12, 2025
--In Person in Highland Park, Los Angeles
--Early Bird registration through September 15

Come learn, practice, and grow in community with other therapists who believe in the power of real connection. We'd love to have you join us!

More Info & Register here:

How to Be a Relational Therapist is an in-person, three part training for L.A. therapists get the relational therapy basics--understand relational therapy and it's interventions, integrate techniques with clients, and gain tools to bring your own humanity into the therapy room. Join Us!

09/04/2025

You’ve been told to be strong. To hold it together. To keep it to yourself.

Maybe you’ve mastered the art of looking fine while feeling anything but. Maybe connection feels out of reach, or vulnerability feels unsafe. Maybe you’ve never had the space to figure out what masculinity means to you.

You’re not broken for feeling this way. You’ve been carrying messages about manhood that were never yours to begin with.

Redefining Masculinity is a therapy group for men and masc-identified folks who feel limited by traditional ideas of masculinity, and who are ready to explore something more expansive.

Together, we’ll unpack the impacts of toxic masculinity, build emotional literacy, and practice vulnerability in community.

Whether you’re navigating trauma, feeling emotionally under-equipped, or just craving deeper connection, this is a space to rewrite your story around gender, power, and intimacy, on your terms.

📍 Starting October 4th | In-person
🔗 Submit your interest form to be notified when registration opens — link in bio.