About Me
Dr. Lupita L. Kirklin is a compassionate, bilingual, and bicultural therapist with over 27 years of experience in the mental health profession. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she offers Telehealth services across California and Oregon, working with a diverse clientele including adults, the elderly, youth, couples, and groups.
Dr. Kirklin is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and achieve personal growth. Her extensive expertise includes treating trauma, victims of crime, grief, depression, anxiety disorders, neurocognitive rehabilitation, and developmental and learning disabilities. She has provided mental health services in a variety of settings, including private practice, government and county mental health programs, and hospitals in the United States and Mexico.
With a warm and empathetic approach, Dr. Kirklin offers individual and family therapy, psychoeducational groups, and crisis intervention for suicidal patients. She is skilled in psychological assessments, neurocognitive evaluations, and immigration evaluations (“Cartas de Inmigración”), particularly for the Hispanic population. Additionally, she provides treatment and assessment for autism spectrum disorders and learning disabilities in children.
Dr. Kirklin is also a dedicated researcher in Death Studies and an active member of IANDS, the International Association for Near-Death Studies. She was a founding board member of ACISTE (The American Center for the Integration of Spiritually Transformative Experiences) and has shared her own Near-Death Experience (NDE) in the documentary “Afterlife: What Happens When We Die,” directed by Paul Perry. Her personal journey with NDE has inspired her to explore its spiritually transformative aspects scientifically.
Holding doctoral degrees in psychology from institutions in Mexico and the United States, as well as a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Thousand Oaks, CA, Dr. Kirklin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She utilizes a range of therapeutic techniques, including psychodynamic therapy, active imagination, dream work, spirituality, Christian-based therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Her goal is to support each individual’s unique journey towards wholeness and well-being.
Dr. Kirklin’s professional yet approachable style ensures that clients feel comfortable and understood, making her a trusted partner in their mental health journey.