Kindman & Company

Kindman & Company Kindman & Co. is a relational psychotherapy practice located in Highland Park. We're real, messy, humans, first. and are LGBTQIA+ affirming.

is a group of skilled, compassionate psychotherapists in Highland Park. We specialize in helping people deepen & improve relationships, heal trauma, manage big feelings like anxiety & distress, and cultivate purpose & joy. We provide social justice-informed, feminist therapy to the diverse folx of L.A. As relational therapists, we are transparent about who we are, our values, & what we stand for.

We offer individual therapy, relationship & couples therapy, and group therapy. We work with poly, kink, creative relationship structures, blended families, & families-of-choice. Let us help you better understand your distress and build tools to get the support and connection that we all need!

We have a podcast, and we almost didn't tell you why it's different.Most therapist content online is polished, professio...
09/04/2026

We have a podcast, and we almost didn't tell you why it's different.

Most therapist content online is polished, professional, buttoned up. Ours isn't. Out of Session is where we leave our "therapist selves" at the door and just talk, messy stories, real questions, no pretending we have it all figured out.

Why? Because we think the "expert on a pedestal" model of healing is kind of broken. The most honest, useful conversations usually come from people who admit they don't have all the answers, not people who perform like they do.

So if you're curious what that actually sounds like, we'll let you find out yourself.

Out of Session is live now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Link in bio.

Send this to a friend who needs a podcast to listen to 👂

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anti-oppressive therapy, trauma-informed care, political therapy, therapists who take a stand, mental health justice, relational approach, radical healing, therapy is political, decolonizing therapy, systemic trauma

09/02/2026

Our culture tells us to figure things out on our own.

Group therapy is a gentle reminder that we're not supposed to.

At Kindman & Co., we believe healing happens in relationships, community, and spaces where you don't have to explain every part of your experience to feel understood.

Our current groups include support for grief, caregivers, chronic illness, identity exploration, and relationship challenges, each designed to help you connect with others who truly understand what you're navigating.

Because connection isn't just comforting.

It's transformative. Learn more at our link in bio!

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08/31/2026

Things Paul is good at:
✔️ Helping people navigate life's biggest challenges.
✔️ Building deep, meaningful relationships.
✔️ Creating spaces where people feel seen and understood.

Things Paul is still working on:
🎥 Pretending he "didn't see the camera there."

Safe to say we'll stick to therapy. 😂

Therapy is a big part of what we do.But so is laughing together, celebrating milestones, supporting one another through ...
08/27/2026

Therapy is a big part of what we do.

But so is laughing together, celebrating milestones, supporting one another through hard seasons, and building the kind of community we wish existed everywhere.

A few moments from life at Kindman & Co. 🤍

08/26/2026

Many people come to therapy already knowing why they struggle. They can trace their patterns back to childhood, past relationships, or experiences that shaped them.

Understanding your story matters.

But insight alone doesn't automatically change the beliefs, rules, and strategies you've been living by.

Beliefs like:
"I have to keep the peace to be loved."
"If I don't do it perfectly, it's not worth doing."
"My needs are too much."
"I can't rely on anyone but myself."

At one point, those beliefs were adaptive. They helped you navigate something difficult. They protected you. They made your world feel more predictable.

But the beliefs that helped you survive one chapter of your life aren't always the ones that help you thrive in the next.

That's where therapy often shifts.

Not from confusion to understanding.

But from understanding to choice.

Instead of asking,
"Where did this come from?"

You begin asking,
"Does this belief still serve me?"
"What would it look like to live by a different rule?"
"Who might I become if I no longer needed this strategy?"

Because growth isn't always about learning something new.

Sometimes it's about giving yourself permission to stop living by something old.

08/21/2026

We often imagine healing as one life-changing moment.

One conversation.
One breakthrough.
One decision that changes everything.

More often, it looks like this.

One boundary.
One therapy session.
One honest conversation.
One moment of rest.
One time choosing yourself instead of old patterns.

On their own, they might not seem like much.

But over time, the small ways you pour into yourself begin to change how you think, how you relate to others, what you tolerate, and what you believe you deserve.

You don't become a different person overnight.

You become more yourself, one choice at a time.

If you're ready to start pouring into yourself, we're here to help. Book a free therapist match call through the link in our bio, and we'll help connect you with the therapist who's the right fit for you. 💛

08/17/2026

Turns out talking to a camera is way more intimidating than talking about life's biggest challenges. 😅

Thankfully, Dani is much more comfortable doing the latter.

If you're a Latina in Los Angeles who's tired of always being "the strong one," Chillona Is Chingona was created for you.

This bi-weekly, therapist-facilitated group is a space for honest conversations, meaningful connection, and showing up exactly as you are—without feeling like you have to hold it all together.

📍 Highland Park, Los Angeles
🗓️ Every other Tuesday | 6:00–7:30 PM

Visit the link in our bio to book a discovery call and learn more. 💛

08/12/2026

Turns out therapists are... humans. 🤷‍♀️

Yes, we know about nervous systems, boundaries, attachment, and communication.

We also accidentally psychoanalyze TV characters, forget to eat lunch because we're running behind, and occasionally catch ourselves asking, "How did that make you feel?" outside of the therapy room.

Being a therapist doesn't mean we've mastered being human.

It just means we've spent a lot of time getting curious about it.

And honestly? We think that's a good thing.

Because we never want our clients to feel like they're sitting across from someone who has life all figured out. We want them to feel like they're sitting across from another human, one who's willing to meet them with curiosity, compassion, and maybe a little bit of humor.

08/10/2026

Making friends as an adult is hard.

Finding spaces where you can be honest about what's actually going on? Even harder.

Guys Night was created because meaningful connection shouldn't be this difficult to find.

Whether you're navigating relationships, work stress, loneliness, identity, family dynamics, or simply looking for a place where you don't have to pretend you've got it all figured out, Guys Night offers a therapist-facilitated space to show up as yourself.

This isn't about having all the answers.

It's about having conversations that matter with people who are willing to have them, too.

Our Guys Night groups meet every other week, creating space to build real connection over time.

Current groups:
• Thursdays: Adult cohort, starting mid-August (a few spots still available!)
• Fridays: Adult cohort

If you've been looking for deeper connection, this might be the place you've been hoping existed.

Visit the link in our bio to learn more and reserve your spot. 💛

08/07/2026

For many people, freezing isn't a choice. It's a nervous system response.

When your brain perceives conflict as a threat, it can activate your survival response. While many people have heard of "fight or flight," our nervous systems have other ways of trying to protect us too, including freeze.

If, earlier in life, speaking up led to punishment, rejection, ridicule, or emotional withdrawal, your nervous system may have learned that staying quiet was the safest option. That response can continue into adulthood, even in relationships where you genuinely want to speak up.

The important thing to know is this:

A freeze response isn't a character flaw. It's an adaptation.

So what can you do?

• Start noticing when you freeze. Is it around conflict, authority figures, or specific people? Awareness helps you recognize patterns instead of blaming yourself.

• Pay attention to your body. Freezing often shows up physically before you notice it mentally: a tight chest, shallow breathing, feeling numb, your mind going blank, or suddenly feeling very small.

• Give yourself permission to pause. You don't have to force yourself to respond immediately. It's okay to say, "I need a few minutes to think," or "Can we come back to this conversation?"

• Practice using your voice when the stakes are low. Your nervous system learns through experience. Small moments of speaking honestly can gradually build a greater sense of safety.

• If this pattern feels deeply rooted, therapy can help you understand where it came from and gently create new experiences of safety in relationships.

Your nervous system isn't trying to make your life harder.

It's trying to protect you in the ways it learned a long time ago.

And the beautiful thing about the nervous system is that it can learn something new.

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109 North Avenue 56, Suite B
Los Angeles, CA
90042

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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+12137938223

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