I provide therapy grounded in compassion, curiosity, and courage to help you live in accordance with your values.

About Me

I am a clinical psychologist based in the San Francisco Bay Area and providing teletherapy to individuals across California. My approach is grounded in mindfulness and behaviorism, and I integrate a variety of evidence-based treatments to help my clients grow. I have worked in mental health clinics, university counseling centers, and in the community treating anxiety, mood disorders, coping skills, and trauma. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist and an ally of undocumented individuals, and I provide culturally informed therapy to adults of all ages.

Therapy is a collaboration between you and your therapist. I have expertise in evidence-supported treatments, but you are the expert on yourself. I can help you build insight, increase self-compassion, and change your behaviors in accordance with what is most important to you.

Education & Credentials

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PSY 33036

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology, The Wright Institute, Berkeley, CA (Accredited by the American Psychological Association) (2020)

Pre-Doctoral Internship: University of San Francisco – Counseling and Psychological Services, San Francisco, CA (Accredited by the American Psychological Association) (2020)

Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Santa Clara University – Counseling and Psychological Services, Santa Clara, CA (2021)

Therapy Services

My Approach

Successful treatment is based on a trusting relationship. I approach my work with warmth, creativity, and transparency. My theoretical approach as a psychologist is based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness. I use a variety of evidence-based treatments and work flexibly to co-create a treatment that fits your needs, strengths, values, and identity. Therapy occurs within the context of our individual backgrounds and sociocultural factors. I work to incorporate a social justice perspective into each stage of our work. We will follow these steps:

  1. Discuss your goals and questions in order to agree upon a direction for treatment.

  2. Incorporate evidence-based treatments to help you live a life based on your values.

  3. Assess progress together to determine next steps.

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks)

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  • Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (skin-picking, hair pulling, etc.)

  • Life Transitions

  • Relationship Issues

  • Relational Diversity (LGBTQ+, nonmanogamy, polyamory, etc.)

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • Phobias

  • Grief

  • Sleep issues

Fees & Payment

Free Initial Phone Consultation (15 minutes)

Psychotherapy sessions are 50 minutes long. Currently, I am providing all therapy sessions remotely via a HIPAA-compliant, secure video platform for individuals located anywhere in the state of California. I do not take insurance at this time, but I can provide a superbill (an itemized invoice of services from an out-of-network provider) for you to submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement.

50-Minute Psychotherapy Appointment: $250

Reduced Fee: I reserve a number of spaces for clients to pay reduced fees based on financial need. If I cannot accommodate your financial situation, I will provide you with referrals for low-cost therapy.

Cancellations: If you are unable to keep your appointment, please contact me as soon as possible to reschedule. If you cancel less than 24 hours in advance, I will bill you at 75% of the full rate.

To set up a free 20-minute phone consultation to see if we are a good fit, or for more information, call or email me: 

(925) 232-1286
hello@drkatepetersen.com

Contact