Licensed to practice in California and accepts 59 insurances. Specializes in Depression, Grief, Trauma and PTSD and 2 more.
Often rebooked
Hello, my name is Katie. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a master's degree from the University of Argosy and 12 years of experience. I specialize in trauma, grief, and depression. My client-centered philosophy ensures that the client leads their therapy journey while I support them. Building a strong therapeutic alliance and developing lasting coping skills are crucial to me. I am compassionate and dedicated to helping my clients heal.
In our first session, we will start with an introduction with what brought them them here and identifying their goals, followed by a quick psychosocial assessment.
With 12 years of field experience, my strengths include building a therapeutic alliance, identifying the causes of clients' struggles, and applying techniques to help them achieve their goals.
I work with individuals who have experienced grief, trauma, and depression. My goal is to support them in identifying and addressing their struggles, triggers, and fears. My clients explore new coping strategies to manage feelings of being stuck, overwhelmed, or fearful, and through the journey they will learn to trust themselves in making decisions without fear, while promoting hope, peace, and acceptance of their progress.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), my role is to help clients understand the connections between their anxiety or depression and the root causes of their difficulties. I achieve this by developing strategies to change negative patterns and addressing their behaviors, which includes challenging and reframing skewed thoughts.
Grief Therapy
Grief can stem from various experiences, not just physical loss. It can arise from significant life changes like losing a job, an unexpected move, a breakup, or a traumatic event. As a therapist, my role is to provide a supportive and safe environment where you can process these complex feelings. Together, we can explore coping strategies through talking, art, journaling, or other creative outlets, to help you integrate loss into your life with purpose. I offer a non-judgmental space, ensuring you feel safe to express feelings of being stuck, angry, numb, or overwhelmed during your journey with grief.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing is a collaborative approach focusing on your reasons for change. Together, as client and therapist, we'll identify what matters to you and what motivates you. By building a strong therapeutic relationship, we can explore your goals. I will listen to your ideas and help connect your values to your chosen goals, ensuring you remain in control of the process. We'll also discuss the emotions and challenges that come with change.
Trauma Informed Care
As a therapist, I am here to help you understand how trauma has impacted you. I aim to support you and create a safe space for you to tell your story without judgement. Through the therapeutic relationship based on trust, transparency, and collaboration, we will address concerns, manage trauma responses, and validate your experiences.
6 ratings with written reviews
April 29, 2026
Katie is incredibly witty, warm and authentic. She cares about my wellness journey and mental health. She has on numerous occasions gotten me into two sessions in one week. I've been going to her for over 5 years and there's always a rainbow 🌈 after every session! Thank you so much Katie for your time and support 😊
March 24, 2026
Katie is a wonderful therapist. I’ve been working with her for almost a year, and she has supported me so much in my personal growth. I feel stronger and more grounded since having the privilege to work with her. I’m very grateful for everything she has done. She is warm, empathetic, empowering, and solution-oriented. She always reminds me of my goals and who I am. I’m truly grateful for her.
August 1, 2025
I find myself looking forward to my sessions. After an hour having genuine communication, I am left with solutions Instead of a list of problems. I feel a complete sense of trust, I feel that I am heard and genuinely cared for. I know that even after our sessions, she is still working on ways to help me, not just with words, but also ways that we can, together, work towards a bright future.