Katrese Epps, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Katrese!

I specialize in supporting high-achieving women who feel overwhelmed, burned out, or constantly “on.” Many of my clients are leaders, clinicians, educators, and women with ADHD who are carrying heavy emotional and professional loads while trying to keep everything together. Internally, they feel exhausted, disconnected/ unsure how to slow down.

My focus

I help clients break cycles of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and chronic overfunctioning. Together, we build grounded confidence, emotional balance, and sustainable habits that support the life you want — not the one you feel obligated to maintain.

My approach

My approach blends neuroscience, trauma-informed therapy, ADHD-sensitive strategies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you understand your emotional patterns, reset your nervous system, and create healthier boundaries without guilt.

My communication style

I aim to create a supportive space where you feel heard and understood. I will collaborate with you, offering guidance and tools to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and make positive changes in your life.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist after witnessing how often high-achieving women suffer in silence. As a former burnout-prone professional myself, I know what it feels like to carry the weight of work, family, and expectations while trying to appear “strong.” That journey pushed me to study therapy techniques so I could support women experiencing burnout.

My goals for you

Together, we identify what’s draining you, heal the patterns that keep you stuck, and build a life where you feel grounded, supported, and in control again. My clients describe therapy with me as a space where they feel understood, challenged, and empowered to create real change—professionally, emotionally, and personally.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll discuss what brings you to therapy and what you hope to achieve. I'll learn about your background and current challenges while creating a comfortable space for you to share openly. Together, we'll begin identifying goals and next steps.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Gestalt

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Katrese Epps