KYLIE KOLB

MA, LMFT, CSAT, AF-EMDR Therapist-in-training

Therapy that moves beyond insight and into meaningful, lasting change.

Welcome

For many of us, acknowledging that something needs to change is the hardest part. At some point we recognize the gap between where we are and where we want to be, and choosing to do something about it is a truly courageous act. I respect you for making that choice, and would be honored to join you in that process.

Treatment philosophy

Effective therapy instills hope and builds a practice of self-awareness that leads to meaningful and lasting change. My approach is both insight-oriented and experiential, integrating attachment-focused and nervous system-informed work to help shift patterns at a deeper level.

While I bring expertise in psychology, you are the expert on your own lived experience. Therapy is a collaborative process and my role is to support, guide, and at times challenge you in ways that create greater clarity, growth, and change. My stance is direct and attuned, creating room for both insight and deeper processing.

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“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”

— Mary Oliver

Specialties

My work spans a range of experiences, with particular depth in the areas below.

When coping turns into numbing, avoiding, or losing yourself, there is often something deeper driving the pattern. I work with clients struggling with substance use, sex and love addiction, and codependency, helping to uncover the underlying emotional and relational dynamics that keep these cycles in place.

Recovery is not just about stopping a behavior, but understanding what is driving it and creating a different way of relating to yourself. This work opens the door to a greater sense of clarity, stability, and freedom.

Some experiences do not simply stay in the past. They continue to shape how you think, feel, and respond in the present. You may notice this in patterns of anxiety, emotional reactivity, shutdown, or feeling stuck in ways that don’t fully make sense.

Using an attachment-focused, nervous system-informed approach, including AF-EMDR, I help clients process unresolved experiences, shift patterns at a deeper level, and move toward greater regulation, stability, and relief. This work is not about revisiting the past for its own sake, but about freeing yourself from what has been quietly shaping your experience.

You are used to performing at a high level and being relied on by others. The expectations are high, the pace is demanding, and there is often an internal pressure to get it right and hold it together.

I work with individuals navigating high-performance environments, including pressure, visibility, and limited space to step outside of it. My approach is direct, focused, and tailored to your life, addressing perfectionism, high expectations, and the emotional cost of maintaining that level over time.

Intimacy is a core part of being human, yet many people struggle to feel truly connected to others and themselves. You may find yourself repeating familiar patterns in relationships, feeling anxious, disconnected, or never quite settled. Together, we look at the attachment patterns shaping how you connect and relate, creating space for more secure and fulfilling relationships.

If you struggle with compulsive sexual behaviors or love addiction, we can explore what healthy sex and relationships look like for you, and how to feel more fulfilled while living within your values.

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Services

Therapy with Kylie

Whether you are navigating something specific or simply know that something needs to change, I will meet you where you are and work with you toward meaningful growth.

Our work together is both introspective and dynamic, designed to help you get unstuck and move into a more flexible way of thinking and living. I draw on a range of evidence-based models within a collaborative, person-centered framework.

Change is possible. I have seen it many times, and I would be honored to support yours.

Areas of focus

Addiction & Recovery
Anxiety & Stress
Relationship Patterns
Overfunctioning & People-Pleasing
Life Transitions
Self-Esteem
Trauma

Client focus

Adults
Individuals

Specialties

Addiction & Emotional Escape
Relationships & Intimacy
Trauma & AF-EMDR
High-Performance & Pressure

Clinical Supervision & Consultation

I offer clinical supervision to pre-licensed therapists and consultation to licensed professionals seeking additional support or perspective in their work.

I have experience supervising clinicians and provide a collaborative, thoughtful approach tailored to your level of experience and areas of focus.

Consultation is available on an as-needed basis. Please reach out for details regarding availability, pricing, and scheduling.

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“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

— Maya Angelou

About

Experience

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with an MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and a BS in Business Administration from the University at Albany, SUNY. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), have advanced training in Post-Induction Therapy (PIT), and am an Attachment-Focused EMDR (AF-EMDR) therapist-in-training.

One of the highlights of my career was serving as Clinical Director at The Meadows Malibu, part of Meadows Behavioral Healthcare, where I helped open the program in 2018. Under my clinical leadership, the program expanded significantly and supported many individuals and families in their healing process.

Trainings

Attachment-Focused EMDR (AF-EMDR), in training
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), IITAP
Post-Induction Therapy (PIT), The Meadows
The Meadows Model
Year of Learning: Racialized Trauma, Resmaa Menakem
Three Principles Training, Pransky & Associates

a more personal note

I am a New York native who relocated to California in 2012 and have often been described as having a “New York drive with a California ease.” A few things that have shaped me both personally and professionally:

I scored over 1,000 points on my high school basketball team
I am is still best friends with my schoolmate from the 4th grade
True crime is my favorite genre
I collect more books than I could ever read
I value movement and fitness as a form of grounding

DAHLIA

Dahlia is an 8-year-old Chug (Chihuahua/Pug) adopted from Fur Baby Rescue in Los Angeles. She has been a beloved presence in the therapy room for years and holds a special place in this practice.

While sessions are currently virtual, Dahlia may occasionally make an appearance on screen. In her in-person days, she had an uncanny ability to gravitate toward whoever needed her most. Clients often found that her presence enhanced their work and supported emotional regulation during difficult moments.

She is affectionate, food-motivated, and completely unaware of how loved she is.

If you prefer sessions without Dahlia, just let me know.