Hi, I'm Kathryn

I am a licensed therapist dedicated to bridging the gap between the drive to achieve and the need for personal peace. I am a Bay Area native and entered the mental health field after 15 years as a professional, including 12 years in the tech sector. I have firsthand experience of the weight of academically rigorous settings, the relentless pressure of high-intensity work, and the challenge of building a meaningful personal identity alongside professional ambition. I specialize in working with teens, adults, and couples navigating work or academic stress, relational challenges, and life transitions. It is a privilege to work with clients who are curious about themselves and willing to engage thoughtfully in the process.
Your experience in therapy will be as unique as you are, but my approach is consistently active and collaborative. We will partner to define your goals and navigate the path toward them. We'll explore patterns in relationships, decisions, and sense of self, and how these have been shaped over time. It is often the case that the very strategies that helped you navigate your earlier life are no longer the right tools for the life you are building now. Together, we’ll look at what is working and what is no longer serving you, with the goal of building an intentional, flexible, and authentic way of moving through the world.
My style is warm, earnest, and direct. I use evidence-based practices and draw from attachment theory, family systems, and psychodynamic approaches to deepen insight, and incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you build practical skills and move toward what matters most. I am also trained in Sensorimotor trauma therapy, which is an approach for working with body-based indicators of emotional experience.
My Services
I work with adults, teens, and couples from all different backgrounds, with a specialization in work issues and relational challenges. I offer sessions in-person in Menlo Park, CA or virtually throughout California. Areas of focus include:
Work issues
Stress
Peer relationships
Marital & pre-marital challenges
Self-esteem
Anxiety
Depression
Life transitions
Family conflict
Trauma
Please contact me with any specific questions about how we may work together.
FAQs
Where is your office located?
I am located in downtown Menlo Park, CA.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes, I offer virtual sessions to those located in California.
What are your credentials?
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #161627 in California.
How long is a typical session?
A typical session is 50 minutes long. Longer or shorter sessions are available by request.
Do you take insurance?
I am not in-network with any insurance companies but I can provide a monthly superbill for you to submit to insurance for reimbursement. Please contact your insurance company to verify out of network coverage.
Do you offer a sliding scale?
Yes, I offer a limited number of sliding scale spots based on financial need.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any other questions.
