Carla Kruse, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

As a therapist with a strong foundation in relational work, I bring over 15 years of experience helping clients deepen their self-awareness, navigate challenges, and build more intentional lives. I hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in marriage and family therapy, and have worked across a range of settings, including intensive treatment environments. While I specialize in couples and family therapy, I also enjoy working with individuals—especially young adults—who are exploring who they are, what they want, and how to move forward with clarity and confidence. In individual therapy, I help clients manage life transitions, career decisions, and the often complicated terrain of relationships—romantic, platonic, or familial. I often work with clients on building self-esteem, processing unresolved trauma, developing healthy coping strategies, and creating a more supportive relationship with their emotions. I strive to be a nonjudgmental sounding board and collaborative guide, helping people uncover patterns and make meaningful, lasting change. On a personal level, I’m a mom and part of a family system where I, too, navigate the joys and complexities of close relationships. I consider myself a lifelong learner and often turn to books for new insights and perspectives—not just professionally, but to better understand myself and others. I also provide couples and family therapy. Are you having a difficult time communicating with your loved one? Do you desperately want love, affection, and support from your loved one? Do you feel like you're banging your head against a wall every time you interact with one another? I am here to help. I specialize in working with couples and families who are in distress. We all hit road bumps in our relationships, and we sometimes need a third, non-biased party to help everyone get back on track. I am a natural skeptic, so I only use evidence-based, brief psychotherapy practices that are designed for you to get relief as soon as possible. I love to read, specifically about the latest research on how to make your relationships work. I will use that knowledge to help you and your family. My goal is to get your relationship working again, reconnect, and have joy with one another. I have a specific niche in working with a couple or a family where at least one member has a diagnosed mental health condition. I help family members navigate that often stressful dynamic to regain hope and help their loved one toward recovery. I have worked extensively with families whose loved one has eating issues, substance abuse issues, and personality challenges. I look forward to hearing from you to see how I can help you and your family. Call or email me.