Kateri Ross, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Kateri!

I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, anger, relationship issues, life transitions, and physical health challenges. I use an array of therapeutic modalities tailored to your needs and goals, helping you process difficult emotions, build resilience, and foster growth.

My focus

I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults dealing with challenges in life and relationships. This includes anxiety, phobias, fears, worries, panic, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma, anger, motivation issues, life transitions, relationship issues, stress, and physical health concerns.

My approach

My approach is person-centered and tailored to your individual needs and goals. I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to provide you with tools and strategies that are most effective for your specific situation, ensuring therapy feels personalized and relevant.

My communication style

I create a warm, friendly, open, and supportive environment where you can feel seen, heard, understood, and validated. While I implement a directive approach, I actively listen and engage with you, providing feedback and creating an empathetic space for healing and growth rooted in trust and compassion.

My goals for you

I first identify what led you to seek therapy and what challenges may be interfering with your ability to move forward. I believe you should play an active role in goal-setting, so I collaborate with you to establish specific goals that are realistic and achievable for attaining happiness and fulfillment.

Our first session

In the first session, we begin building an initial connection. I'll ask you to describe what led you to therapy, provide a brief overview of your history, identify symptoms you've been experiencing, and explore your goals. I'll explain how I conduct therapy, primarily using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Behavioral Activation

Christian Counseling

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

+ 9 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

Gay

Military/Veterans

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Single Mother

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 55 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) Counseling Psychology, MFT/Health Psychology from Santa Clara University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kateri Ross