Katharine Cruz, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Katharine!

I believe that change is possible and that we all deserve the chance to live with joy, purpose, and meaning. I feel inspired to help others connect with their own authentic power and believe that everything we need to heal is already within us. Sometimes we just need some help to access that.

My focus

I work primarily with adult clients seeking individual therapy. I work with college students, those going through life transitions, anxiety, and depression.

My approach

I love helping clients connect to what's already working and grow from there. I'm largely inspired by Internal Family Systems (Parts Work), and lean on attachment and psychodynamic theory, mindfulness, and self-compassion. If you like art-based interventions, I enjoy integrating expressive arts into therapy as well.

My communication style

My approach is very warm, open, and collaborative with a touch of humor. I believe in creating an environment of trust and openness.

My journey to mental healthcare

I feel connected to helping others find meaning and purpose because of my own journey. If my insights and experiences can help someone else, that's a good day and what keeps me intrigued about being a therapist. If I can help you during your therapy journey, it's a privilege to be part of that.

My goals for you

I work collaboratively with clients in creating goals that work best for them, with helpful insights along the way on my end. Goals can often shift and change throughout the course of therapy, and that's okay! We can work together in revisiting goals and ensuring that you feel good about the goals you're working on.

Our first session

Usually, a first session will look further into what brings you to therapy, provide you with a framework of what to expect from our time together, and an overview of questions about your life (e.g., questions about work/school, social support, mental health history, family dynamics, etc.)

I identify as...

Female
Asian
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Compassion Focused

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

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Focus populations

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Military/Veterans

Queer

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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 Counseling Psychology from California State University, Bakersfield.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Katharine Cruz