Clinical issues/specialties
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attachment Trauma
- Childhood Trauma
- Complex Trauma
- C-PTSD
- Depression
- Developmental Trauma
- Emotional Abuse
- First Responder Trauma
- Gaslighting
- Grief and Mourning
- Intergenerational Trauma
- Life Transitions
- Narcissistic Abuse
- Neurodiversity
- Psychological Abuse
- PTSD
- Racial Trauma
- Relational Trauma
- Self Esteem
- Shame
- Religious & Spiritual Trauma
- Sexual Trauma
- Vicarious Trauma
Populations served
- Adolescents (13-19)
- Adults (20+)
- Families
Clinical modalities used with clients
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- CBT
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- DBT
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- EMDR
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing
- TF-CBT
Therapy services location
Telehealth only
Clinical Style
Relational, warm, empathic, direct and solution focused.
License
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #99851
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Minor in Sociology | University of California, San Diego | 2016
Master of Social Welfare | University of California, Los Angeles | 2018
Advanced Trainings
UC-LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) | UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine | 2018
EMDR Basic Training | EMDR Institute | 2021
Letter Writing Training for Gender Affirming Care | Dreya Blume | 2023
EFIT (Emotion Focused Individual Therapy) Level 1 | Sue Johnson & Leanne Campbell | 2023
Why I do this work
Hello! I’m Katie and I am really looking forward to meeting you! I am originally from the east coast but was raised in California and my therapeutic style represents my roots. I have a casual laid back personality mixed with some keeping it real east coast energy. I strongly believe in the power of relationship to aid the healing process and greatly value authenticity. I show up as my full self and am not your typical “tell me how that makes you feel” kind of therapist. Having been through my own trauma work, I know what it is like to be on the other side of the couch and have profound empathy for it. As a result of this, I have been able to take a post traumatic growth lens that helps people honor their pain, make meaning of their circumstances, and have a more connected and fulfilling life experience.
The best part of my job
The best part of my job is hands down getting to know my clients, witnessing the resilience, and being a part of their healing.
How I spend my free time
When I am not in my office, you might find me traveling, swimming, ice skating, scuba diving, riding my vespa through the mountains or along the coast, watching or reading a good murder mystery and of course, snuggling with my pets.
Favorite quote
“Holding onto anger is like picking up a hot coal, with the intention of throwing it at someone else, but you are the only one the gets burned.” Buddha
Top personal growth resources
- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk
- How Emotions Are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett
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Children of the Self-Absorbed: A Grown-Up’s Guide to Getting Over Narcissistic Parents by Nina Brown
- Gentle Spirit PTSD healing music