Katherine Friedlander
Hi! I am Katie. I am an LCSW from California. I am a California native, lived in both the tippy top of the state, the middle and now I hail from Southern California. I love working with adults who have had their struggles only to make it to where they are today.
I love working with adults who have had their struggles only to make it to where they are today.
One of my superpowers is finding the superpowers in others, and I love watching them discover their abilities, grow, and change. My type of practice changes with each client, and their needs. I am filled with curiosity and love learning new techniques I can use to help my clients reach their goals.
Strengths
I have a compassionate, empathic, and client-centered approach. I feel a more direct approach is effective with my style. I bring humor, reality, and transparency to my sessions.
Ideal clients
My ideal client would be someone who is seeking change and is willing to be open-minded to the possibilities of it. Perhaps someone who has tried everything and therapy is something that they think might work. I like the clients who think that they might be different, and that no one can understand where they are coming from or who they are, because I love to show them that understanding is just apart of the journey.
Origin story
This is my 2nd career. I got into substance abuse counseling by accident. I then decided after moving down to Southern California to continue my education. That goal led me to obtain my master's degree and now an LCSW. I truly believe this is my purpose, doing this work, and where I am in my life, can help me appreciate the opportunities in my life so I do not let any pass me by.
Treatment methods
EMDR
I am an EMDR trained therapist. I utilize other theoretical interventions in my practice as well.
Location
Virtual sessions