My Specialties & Experience

I specialize in teen and adult therapy, family therapy for parents and siblings impacted, and therapy/coaching for adults and professionals. You can begin to help your teen, family members, and yourself by taking that first step and reaching out for help.

Therapy / Coaching

I specialize in helping troubled teens regain their balance and support all family members impacted.

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Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

KAP offers a safe, supported way to access deeper healing, insight, and emotional breakthroughs.

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Brainspotting

Heal and recover from past psychological trauma by processing emotions through Brainspotting therapy.

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Therapy for New Moms

Specialize in working with teens, young adults, parents, and families and helping new moms navigate the emotional complexities of pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood.

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Somatic Experiencing-SE

Maybe you’ve tried to think your way through something, and it helped a little, for a while. But there’s still this thing that lives underneath. A tightness you carry in your chest.

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Trauma Therapy

Trauma can leave a lasting impact on your emotional, mental, and even physical well-being. Whether it stems from a single distressing event or prolonged experiences, trauma can affect how you think.

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Teen, Adult, Professionals & Family Therapist

Kryss Castle

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 95114)

Serving Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, El Segundo

My approach to emotional healing and mental health is holistic, incorporating techniques for both the mind and body. I draw from extensive training that includes EFT – tapping for trauma, brain spotting for trauma, anxiety, and managing intense emotions or memories – and years of experience addressing drug and alcohol addiction with individuals and families.

We provide LGTBQIA + affirming care

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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
License #95114
Sessions are 50 minutes / $250
Locations: Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes, Video and Phone

Advanced Training in Brainspotting

Brainspotting Phase 1 — Pie Frey
Brainspotting Phase 2 — Lisa Larson
Brainspotting Phase 3 — David Grand
Brainspotting Phase 5 — David Grand
Brainspotting Master Class — David Grand, PhD

Digging Roots Foundations — Steve Sawyer
Digging Roots: The Developmental Trauma Model of Brainspotting 1.0 — Steve Sawyer

Spirituality & Brainspotting Consultation Groups — Heather Corbet
Your Soul & Brainspotting (9-month Consultation Group) — Heather Corbet

Consultant-in-Training Program (1 year) — Mairya Javed-Payne
Brainspotting Intensive — Mariya Javed-Payne
How to Do an Intensive — Lisa Larson
Brainspotting Consultant — Maureen Donahue

Brainspotting & Ketamine — Mariya Javed-Payne

Phases 1–2
Digging Roots 1.0

THERAPY ASSOCIATES

MEET Caroline Thompson

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Supervised by Kryss Castle, LMFT #95114

I came to this work because I needed it. Years in research taught me a lot, but they also taught me what chronic stress does to a body that never gets a chance to rest. My own healing journey introduced me to something I hadn’t expected: that the body isn’t a problem to be managed, it’s a doorway.

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MEET Alana Samaha

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #139910
Areas of focus: Working with teens, young adults, parents, and families and helping new moms navigate the emotional complexities of pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, family or peer conflict, and rebuilding self-worth and emotional resiliency.
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The secret to happiness is freedom… And the secret to freedom is courage.

We offer phone, video, and in-person sessions.

Please call for Therapy Rates. I am an Out-of-Network Provider. I provide Super bills to every client to submit to your insurance provider for possible re-imbursement based on your plan. I am happy to help you with any insurance questions.

LMFT- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #95114
EFT- Certified Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner

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Call or Text Us: 424.265.8001

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    Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach,
    Torrance, El Segundo.

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    Client Testimonials

    What Our Clients Are Saying

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    Kryss is an incredibly compassionate, intuitive, and skilled therapist with years of experience. She has such a knack for connecting with teens, adults, and parents alike. I feel privileged to get to work with her and am constantly learning from her as a clinician. I highly recommend Kryss and her practice.

    Jenna Tso

    As a fellow therapist, I've had the pleasure of calling Kryss both a colleague and friend for years. I cannot recommend her enough. With over a decade of experience, she brings a rare blend of wisdom, intuition, and skill to her work. Her approach integrates both somatic and talk therapy in a way that feels seamless and deeply supportive, allowing healing to unfold on multiple levels.

    Alex Douglas

    The holidays are an incredibly difficult time for me. I’ve lost most of my family, and living with severe depression and PTSD can make this season feel impossibly heavy. Kryss has been one of the few bright spots during a time that usually feels dark and isolating.

    Lisa King

    Area We Serve

    Locations

    Palos Verdes

    336 Tejon Pl
    Palos Verdes, CA 90274

    Hermosa Beach

    2309 Pacific Coast Highway #104
    Hermosa Beach CA 90254

    We offer phone, video, and in-person sessions. We offer phone, video, and in-person sessions. We offer phone, video, and in-person sessions. We offer phone, video, and in-person sessions. We offer phone, video, and in-person sessions. We offer phone, video, and in-person sessions. We offer phone, video, and in-person sessions. We offer phone, video, and in-person sessions. We offer phone, video, and in-person sessions.

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