Are Anxiety and Perfectionism Dragging You Down?
Therapy That’s Practical and Deep So You Can Finally Move from Surviving to Thriving
In-person somatic therapy in Oakland and online throughout California
Living Inside Your Brain Every Day Sucks
Anxiety and perfectionism have taken over, turning your brain into a hot mess of a place to live.
“Quiet down, you nit-picky bitch!” you think for the billionth time that day, as your scolding inner voice picks apart yet another interaction.
You’re exhausted from teetering on the knife-edge of perfectionism that has you swinging wildly between feeling like you’re absolutely killing it to feeling like a devastating failure.
Sorrow nags at you when you think about painful experiences you’ve had, and — though you try shoving it away — it just seems to be getting louder.
Meanwhile, daily interactions that invalidate your queer, Latina, or immigrant identity sting like paper-cuts that, added up together, have started to burn.
To top it all off, you’re lonely as hell, keeping your suffering to yourself so that you don’t weigh down your family or friends with problems you should be able to handle.
You’ve Tried All The Things
You’ve tried everything: escaping your problems through drinking one (or three) glasses too many, doom scrolling, bullying yourself into “doing better,” reading a self-help book brimming with tips that you never try.
Maybe you’ve even seen a therapist, but you felt like they were secretly judging you or they just didn’t have the right tools to help.
None of these strategies have worked, leaving you stranded with a hopelessness that feels heavier every day.
PSA: Therapy Can Help!
Therapy has helped countless people move through their traumas so they can live vibrant, joyful lives. Studies show that a whopping 80% of people are better off after therapy.
For clients who are seriously ready for change and who are serious about Doing The Work, therapy offers some truly juicy benefits. Research shows that therapy helps people:
Gain awareness of their patterns so they can start to shift them
Learn coping strategies so they can more easily navigate life’s challenges
Develop healthier communication skills so they can feel more connected to others
Hi, I’m Katherine… And I’m a Recovering Perfectionist
I became a therapist because (you guessed it!) therapy worked for me.
I was living in New York City (overwhelming), working as a consultant (soul sucking), dating a beautiful Peter Pan (exhausting), and binge drinking on the weekends in a desperate (unsuccessful) attempt to escape my anxiety.
All I can say is, thank goddess for therapy. Therapy helped me make sense not only of why I was stuck in a life I didn’t want, but also how to change my patterns and go after the life I actually wanted.
And I did it! My life now feels big, connected, and tender. I have a lovely partner, two silly goose kiddos, a community of wild and weird friends, and I do work that fills my heart up every single day.
I’ve seen the power of therapy for myself. That’s why it’s my mission to help others like me, who can imagine something different but have no clue in hell how to get there. Let’s get you the big, juicy, easeful life you are meant to live.
I’m a psychotherapist with 6+ years of experience and a Masters in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. With in-depth training in Gestalt psychotherapy, I have supported nearly 100 clients on their healing journeys.
I’m Mexican American and moved to the US when I was 10. I love supporting Latinas, immigrants, and queer folx. Speak Spanish or Spanglish? Bienvenides!
More About Katherine…
Introducing…
Therapy with Katherine
My unique therapy approach combines the best of everything I’ve learned in grad school, tons of trainings, and 6+ years of experience, with my big ol’ compassionate heart and silly personality.
I help my clients cultivate peace of mind and radical self-love through holistic, somatic therapy that’s personalized to YOU. My signature style blends wildly soulful explorations with a decolonizing framework and practical strategies to cope with the day-to-day.
What My Clients Are Saying
What You Get In Therapy with Katherine
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So you can avoid getting stuck with a therapist you just don’t vibe with and feel confident (and excited!) that you found the perfect therapist for you.
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To give you fresh insights into your patterns, learn new practical tools to manage your anxiety, and experience progress toward your goals every single week.
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So you can still get support even when your boss schedules that last-minute meeting.
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That allow you to reap the benefits of an additional therapist with 20+ years of experience who is a leader in the Gestalt therapy field.
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From a therapist with a smartie-pants brain and a big-ass heart as you deep-dive into your psyche, so you can rewrite your painful stories in an environment of immense compassion.
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That Katherine has studied for the past 6+ years, so you can uproot the harmful messages you’ve internalized from capitalism and white supremacy, revitalize your sense of worth, and rekindle the radical self-love that is our birthright.
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On the specific issues you’re dealing with, giving you the latest tools and strategies to help with your issues.
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From Tarot to guided visualizations to dream work, so you can reconnect with the wisdom that you’ve had all along.
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That will help you feel more comfortable and confident navigating the latest ridiculous yet explosive fight with your partner about the socks and the chair.
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To ignite change on your terms, drawing from top minds in the field.
Let's Face It: Your Poor Mental Health is Costing You
You've waited this long to seek out great therapy because, frankly, it seems expensive.
But what's the cost of missing out on that new job because your imposter syndrome didn't even let you apply?
... Or separating from your partner because you keep triggering each other and you’re growing apart rather than together?
... Or missing out on that dreamy vacation with friends because you've been avoiding them for months?
You could keep doing what you're doing, and stay stuck where you are…
Or you could try to DIY your mental health, spending tens of thousands of dollars on workshops on communication, psychology, anxiety, relationships, and healing….
Or…
You could finally invest in getting the support you deserve with high-quality therapy tailored just for you.
I charge clients $200 per session because I want the healing and growth I experienced in therapy to be accessible to those who are really ready for change.
I only offer my services to clients who I think I can truly help, and who are motivated to do the nitty gritty work it takes to attain the life of their dreams.
Are you ready to launch into your growth era?
Book a free first session with me now to secure one of the remaining spots available for new clients in my schedule this month.
I’m in! What happens next?
Hell yes, let’s do this!
Here’s what comes next:
Schedule a first session: Select whether you’d like to meet virtually or in person, and I’ll email you the deets for how to join a video call or directions to my office.
Meet me: Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and feel out the vibes. I’ll ask a bunch of questions to get to know you and figure out if I can help. I’ll also share more about how exactly I work. You can ask me all the questions big and small to get a sense of whether I’m right for you.
Gut check: How will you know if it’s a match? If you’re left with a calming sense of relief and/or a sparkly feeling of hope, it’s a sign. We’ll schedule our next session. Let the magic of healing begin!
What if it’s not quite right? Don’t sweat it – I know a LOT of great therapists and can refer you to someone who might be the one.
Schedule your first free session now.
Let Your Growth Era Begin!
FAQs
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My office is located at 3007 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609. Parking is available in a lot that is reserved for the building.
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I offer sessions in person in Oakland, and online throughout California.
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I’m available Monday through Thursday, from 9am to 6pm.
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Sessions last 50 minutes, and I meet with clients once a week. Some clients may want more support, so I’m available for additional sessions.
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I don’t accept insurance. But! If your insurance offers out-of-network reimbursement for therapy, I can provide you monthly superbills. There are also services that handle the paperwork for you. Some clients also use their HSA or FSA to pay for therapy.
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I reserve a few sliding-scale spots for BIPOC folks, immigrants, and queer people. The fee I'm able to offer depends on how many other sliding-scale clients I'm seeing at the time, and what you're able to afford. If you're interested, schedule a free first session and we can discuss.
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I use a HIPPA-compliant app called Ivy Pay where you can use all major credit cards as well as HSA or FSA cards. If we decide to work together, I’ll charge you through the app after each weekly session.
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Once you agree to work with me, your session time is reserved just for you. Therapy is an investment in yourself; consistency is important in creating meaningful change.
Cancellations must be made with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice, and you are allowed four cancellations per year (or once per quarter if less than a year). Please plan to pay for sessions canceled with less than 24-hour notice or beyond four times per year, regardless of the reason.
If I have available space within a business week, I may offer you another time; any reschedules are a courtesy, are made at my discretion, and are not guaranteed.
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That’s up to you! Some clients see me for a few months to work through a specific issue or experience. Others stay in therapy for several years to do the deep work needed to shift long-standing patterns and change their experience of life.
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Yes! I love working with Spanish-speaking clients and welcome Spanglish, too.
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I specialize in working with Latinas, queer folx, immigrants, teens, and postpartum people.
