MaryCollette Ukattah, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm MaryCollette!

I create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore yourself, your relationships, experiences, beliefs, and hopes. Everyone has a purpose, and I strive to inspire the discovery of your unique purpose.

My focus

I specialize in working with a broad range of wellness concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, church hurt (Christian), and faith/spirituality-related worries.

My approach

I am a Certified Self-Meaning-Based Therapist. This therapy model focuses on identifying the limiting beliefs that influence our dysfunctional relationship with others and ourselves. Once the core 'Self-Meaning' is identified, we utilize bilateral stimulation to help resolve and remove the influence of this self-meaning.

My communication style

I create a calm, comforting space. I listen intently and provide thoughtful feedback. I offer questions that support revealing the 'self-meaning' that limits you and provide a safe processing space for the alleviation of the influence of the self-meaning.

My journey to mental healthcare

My own therapy process inspired my choice for this path. I was initially headed to medical school for psychiatry when I realized that I was more interested in the person rather than the medicine. So, I pivoted from a once-lifelong dream to a new one.

My goals for you

You are the expert in your life, so you set the goal for therapy. I support the process by highlighting potential areas to focus on based on what you share.

Our first session

The initial session will consist of exploring what brings you to therapy, some assessment to gain a better understanding of your history and experiences, goal setting, and clarifying any questions you may have.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Christian Counseling

Gottman Method

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Humanistic

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

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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

Masters of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

MaryCollette Ukattah