I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Life Coach with a certification in Clinical Trauma and Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders. 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.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
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.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Being open minded, having a positive outlook, having a solution focused mindset while remaining authentic in the moment.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
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 enables me to properly prepare for the session beforehand.
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.
5 ratings with written reviews
October 28, 2025
Katarena is invested in learning about her clients. She is present, warm and intelligent. She takes her craft seriously and enjoys what she does.
July 24, 2025
I believe I’ve had four sessions so far, and each one has been truly amazing. She’s warm, kind, patient and really meets you where you are. I needed that more than anything. I was initially nervous to start therapy, but she’s made the experience insightful and welcoming. She genuinely helps me process my thoughts and emotions.
July 8, 2025
this was my first session and my first ever therapy session so i was nervous not knowing what to expect. but once it got started it was pretty easy to talk to her an open up.