Carla

Carla Litto

Relationship Therapist

“Relationship expert working mostly with individuals to guide them through social interactions, breakups and decision-making without judgment”

About Me

I work with individuals navigating relationship complexities. I offer a space without judgment. This is for those struggling with social interactions, breakups, or difficult decisions. My aim is to help you gain clarity and confidence. We can explore your experiences at your own pace, helping you find a clearer path forward. Together, we'll work towards choices that genuinely align with your well-being.

Approach

After we’ve clarified what matters to you, sessions focus on noticing patterns that show up in relationships and daily choices. We follow your lead on timing, using focused conversation, reflection, and brief role‑play to try alternative ways of responding. Between meetings I may offer short experiments or reflection prompts so you can test what feels different and track small shifts. That steady, low-pressure rhythm tends to help people dealing with anxiety, relationship questions, or life transitions find more confidence in social moments.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

    Learn more about Psychodynamic Therapy
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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

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    Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

    Learn more about Individual Therapy

Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Couples
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

    Learn more about Anxiety
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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

    Learn more about Relationship Issues
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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

    Learn more about Life Transitions
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    Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

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    Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

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    Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

    Learn more about Young Adult Issues

Professional Title:

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    Relationship Therapist

    A therapist specialising in couple and relationship difficulties, working to improve communication and emotional connection.

Qualifications

Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University

Registrations

Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Marriage and Family Therapist

Service Area

Carla Litto, LMFT

In-person & Online

Mar Vista

Los Angeles, California

United States