Last edited 07/05/2025
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Get To Know Me
If you could pick one movie or book that influenced your approach to therapy, what would it be and why?
If I had to choose one book that has deeply influenced my approach to therapy, it would be Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy by Nancy McWilliams. Her writing helped me understand that therapy isn’t about giving advice or fixing symptoms—it’s about forming a real relationship where deeper patterns can unfold and be explored with compassion and honesty. McWilliams writes with such clarity, warmth, and respect for the complexity of human experience. She reminds me that no two people are alike, and that our early relationships, unconscious defenses, and emotional wounds all deserve to be approached with curiosity rather than judgment. Her work continues to shape how I think about therapy: as a space where insight, emotional depth, and genuine connection come together to support meaningful change.
If there was one thing you wish people knew about the therapy experience who might be hesitant to try it, what would that be?
I wish people knew that therapy isn’t about being judged, diagnosed, or told what to do—it’s about having a space that’s entirely yours, where you can say the things you’re not sure you’re allowed to say anywhere else. You don’t have to have everything figured out before you come in. You don’t have to know exactly what’s wrong. In fact, many people start therapy simply because something feels off, or stuck, or too heavy to carry alone. The process can be challenging at times, but it can also be surprising, even comforting. You’re not expected to be “fixed”—you’re invited to be understood. And from that understanding, change can start to happen.
What would be important for someone to know about working with you?
It’s important to know that I take my time in getting to know you. I don’t rush to label or fix things. I’m interested in understanding not just what’s happening on the surface, but what might be going on underneath—emotionally, relationally, historically. I listen carefully, and I try to meet you where you are, whether that means sitting with something painful, exploring a pattern that keeps repeating, or making sense of feelings that don’t yet have words. People have described me as warm, thoughtful, and curious. I aim to create a space that feels steady, respectful, and real—where you can say what you really think and feel without needing to censor yourself.
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Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyArtists' mental healthAttachment issuesIdentity development
General Expertise
Relationship IssuesLoss/GriefSelf-EsteemAdoption & foster careAnger managementBody image issuesCommunication issuesDissociative disordersDrug addiction & abuseFamily issuesImpulse control issuesLife transitionsMood disordersPanic attacks & panic disorderPerformance anxietyPhobias & fearsPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)StressBehavioral IssuesHighly Sensitive Person
Treatment Approaches
Mindfulness PracticesFamily Systems TherapyNarrative TherapySomatic TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyCouples CounselingIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyChild Counseling
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)
Languages
English
Professional Background
Licensure
Under Supervision: Kevin P Lasting, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, 150173 is practicing under the supervision of Celine Paganini (California, LMFT, 123470) at Private Practice.
Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases.
Training/CertificationsMaple Counseling Center
Education
Pepperdine University, Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology, 2024 — Golden Key International Honour Society
Psi Chi International Honor Society of Psychology
Group Psychotherapy Association of Los Angeles (GPALA)
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA)
American Psychological Association (APA)
Work HistoryOver the past several years, I’ve worked in a variety of settings that have shaped the way I practice therapy today. At the Maple Counseling Center, a renowned psychodynamic community mental health counseling center, I completed a year-long clinical training program where I worked with adults navigating a wide range of emotional challenges—anxiety, depression, trauma, creative and professional struggles, relationship difficulties, and questions of identity and purpose. I also co-facilitated two weekly process groups, which gave me a deep appreciation for the therapeutic power of exploring our patterns and emotional responses in real time with others. That experience strengthened my understanding of how early relational dynamics can quietly shape how we move through the world as adults.
Currently, I work full-time at Vista Del Mar, where I see children and adolescents who are dealing with a range of difficulties—emotional dysregulation, social isolation, family conflict, or a general sense of being overwhelmed or misunderstood. This work has deepened my sensitivity to the developmental and relational needs of younger clients, and it has reinforced the importance of creating a safe, steady space where even the most difficult feelings can be explored without judgment.
Across these roles, I’ve developed a therapeutic style that is warm, thoughtful, and curious. I try to meet each person where they are, and I work to understand not only what they’re struggling with, but also what those struggles might be trying to communicate. Whether working with adults or young people, I aim to help clients deepen their self-understanding and feel more grounded in themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Kevin P Lasting, AMFT, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Kevin Lasting accepting new clients?
Yes, Kevin Lasting is accepting new clients for online therapy in California.
Does Kevin Lasting accept insurance?
No, Kevin Lasting does not accept insurance.
What types of therapy does Kevin Lasting offer?
Kevin Lasting offers therapy for children, couples, families, groups and individuals.
Does Kevin Lasting offer in-person appointments?
No, but people in California can book Kevin Lasting for virtual appointments (teletherapy).
Does Kevin Lasting offer online therapy?
Yes, Kevin Lasting offers online therapy via video sessions to people in California.
How quickly can I see Kevin Lasting?
Kevin Lasting typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Kevin Lasting speak?
Kevin Lasting conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Kevin Lasting online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Kevin Lasting online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.