
Writing. Depth. Community.
Kimberly Esslinger is a Southern California poet, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, and community organizer whose work lives at the intersection of depth psychology, queer culture, and the written word.

Therapy
Something isn’t working. Let’s find out what it is. Depth-oriented, recovery-informed therapy for individuals, couples, and families available by telehealth throughout California through Axis Mundi Center for Mental Health.
Kimberly Esslinger, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, supervised by Elysha Martinez, LMFT 93493.
Groups and Workshops
Writing groups, facilitated circles, and workshops where people can reflect, create, and think together.
Poetry and Creative Work
Publications, projects, and creative work exploring identity, memory, queer experience, and collective imagination.
Readings and Events
Dykes After Dark and other readings, panels, and community gatherings throughout Southern California and online.
Selected Publications • Smartish Pace • Calyx • Spillway • Chiron Review • Los Angeles Review • Nerve Cowboy
Get in touch.
For updates or questions about therapy, new groups, readings, workshops, and projects.