Hi, I’m Katherine.
I’m an Oakland-based therapist on a mission to help my clients rediscover their bold, wild-hearted, tender, playful, magic selves.
We Haven’t Met Yet, But I Already Know Something About You…
There’s Nothing Wrong With You
“You don’t know me!” You cry in protest. “You don’t know how fucked up I am!”
Here’s the thing, though. It’s what’s happened to you, and our society’s messages about who you’re supposed to be, that are messed up. Not you.
We all carry wounds from our childhoods, and we live in a society that constantly devalues our humanity.
The harmful messages you heard in your childhood (that still annoyingly echo in your mind) say more about your parents and their wounds than they do about you.
The hurts you experience every day as you navigate the world as a Latinx, queer, an immigrant, a teen, or a woman say everything about the systems of oppression we live in: white supremacy, capitalism, and patriarchy.
They say nothing about the brilliant person you are.
Pssst… I Wanna Tell You a Secret
You Deserve Support.
You’ve thought about going to therapy for years and avoided it for just as long. Something about therapy feels like admitting defeat.
We’re steeped in a brand of American individualism that tells us we’re supposed to be strong – that it’s up to us alone to get ahead – that grit and determination and bootstraps are enough – that our worth is equal to our productivity.
I think that’s bullshit.
Instead, I see us as creatures that need deep connections to others to survive and thrive.
I believe tenderness, collective support, and rest create the fertile soil needed to grow and bloom.
Let’s Support You So You Can Bloom!
I can’t wait to find out what kind of beautiful growth you’ll undergo with help from holistic therapy that’s tailored to YOU. I offer various ways we can explore together — both in person in Oakland and online throughout California — including:
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It might seem impossible to be kind to yourself right now. Trust me, though. It IS possible, and the deep healing we'll do in therapy together will help get you there.
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Your self-critic is used to running the show, and it's been drowning out the wiser parts of you for too long. Together, we will make space for other parts of you — your creative, silly, soulful, joyful parts — so you can let go of your fear and lead with trust instead.
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The painful stories you've been telling about who you are are outdated, sister. Let's get curious and start to rewrite your narrative to reflect the strong, vibrant person you really are.
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The traumas you have experienced are not just in your mind; they’re also stored in your body. To move through them, we will bring awareness to your physical and sensory experiences in the present moment. Connecting with your body can help you find your way back to yourself. We will explore slowly, at your pace.
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You feel disconnected from your life forces of creativity, spirituality, and ancestors. Let's rekindle these sources of vitality and joy through introspective practices such as guided meditation, dream work, art therapy, or Tarot.
More About Me
I’m the child of a Mexican father and am American mother.
I grew up moving between different nations, languages, and cultures. I often felt like an outsider – too Mexican in the U.S., too American in Mexico, too foreign in the small, conservative town in Ohio where I landed at the age of 10.
Because I couldn’t fit in, I embraced my identity as an outsider. And being a weirdo has bestowed many gifts – the courage to break away from traditional roles that felt confining. The curiosity to explore different ways of life. And the ability to embrace values that feel more authentic and nurturing.
As a therapist, I love working with others who have felt like outsiders – especially people who are Latinx, bicultural, and immigrants. If you speak English, Spanish, or Spanglish, you are welcome!
Let’s Get to Know Your New Bestie: Yourself
When you choose therapy with me, you’ll be stepping into a space of tenderness and care. Together, we will unravel the threads of the harmful stories you’ve been repeating to yourself about who you are and what you lack.
As we tend to the wounded, lonely, and lost parts of you, other parts will step forward: the creative, courageous, childlike parts that have been dormant for too long.
Right now, you feel stuck and weighed down. But I know that therapy can help create space – space to breathe, dream, and reconnect with your sense of possibility.
And I’ll be with you in that space with warmth, creativity, and a splash of silliness.
Life CAN feel expansive. Are you ready?
Schedule your free 15-minute discovery call today. I would love to hear your story and find out if we’re a good fit.