Katarena Harris
I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Life Coach dedicated to a whole-person approach to mental wellness. I currently hold a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) and Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP) certification. I received my masters from Pacific Oaks College and I have multiple years of experience. My journey has taken me across a broad spectrum of settings. I have experience working with school aged kids, adults, the criminal justice system, forensic and various DMH contracts. I'm here to help facilitate individuals through self exploration and supportive guidance through learned therapeutic approaches. My integration of Dreamwork, Breathwork and Mindfulness techniques help support emotional resilience and personal growth. These diverse experiences, education and learned skills have shaped my understanding, empathy and deepened my commitment to compassionate, culturally attuned care.
My integration of Dreamwork, Breathwork and Mindfulness techniques help support emotional resilience and personal growth.
First session
A safe, open minded warm atmosphere that allows room for identification of triggers, growth and accountability. A simple conversation to get to know each other and find out what expectations are from both parties.
Strengths
Being open minded, having a positive outlook, having a solution focused mindset while remaining authentic in the moment.
Ideal clients
I love working with adults that are struggling with navigation through life transitions. Whether the transition be employment, relocation, parenthood or divorce, working through a trauma to release the pain or rebuilding self confidence, if your ready I am too. Clients that are seeking the development of coping skills and constructive feedback objectively. No matter the hurdle together the client and I will collaborate and explore solutions together. Please note: I work with individuals only at this time. Please complete the intake form which will enable me to properly prepare for the session beforehand.
Treatment methods
Integrative
Integrative allows individualistic approaches for therapy depending upon each clients needs.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT allows space for no judgment or expectations of anyone which allows opportunity for compassion.
Humanistic
Is a person centered approach that allows the client to direct the pace and flow of their therapy.
Psychodynamic
This treatment approach allows for exploration into history of trauma and experiences that create perspectives we have. I like tapping into this approach at times because it brings enlightenment to current situations.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Through familiarity and practice implementing learned CBT approaches I'm able to suggest ongoing work outside of sessions with clients through homework, journaling and cognitive restructuring.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Black / African American
Woman
Top specialties
Life Transitions
Postpartum
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
Grief
Parenting
Perinatal Mental Health
Racism
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
CaliforniaLicense 127404