Katrina Trinh, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Katrina!

I value a genuine and authentic encounter in therapy to help clients gain better self-awareness and acceptance of their own experiences. I focus on creating a safe environment for you to process undesirable thoughts and feelings as well as trauma.

My focus

I work with children and young adults facing behavioral challenges, trauma, depression, and suicidal ideation. I provide individual therapy in home and school-based settings. I also work with families dealing with addiction who are in the process of reunification or recovery.

My approach

My primary approach is client-centered therapy because I value the authentic connection between client and therapist. I come from a non-judgmental stance and make space for your experiences to foster greater self-acceptance. I value the here-and-now experience to help you stay with your emotions and become aware of your full-body experience.

My communication style

In my sessions, I create a safe and grounding environment for you to process your feelings and take the lead in discussing anything you choose. I encourage you to share when comfortable by providing active listening and paraphrasing to help you feel heard and validated. It's important for you to feel safe and not judged.

My journey to mental healthcare

Becoming a therapist was not easy, as there are stigmas about therapy in my culture. I pursued this career because I believe in the importance of mental health wellness and wanted to encourage others to seek treatment when necessary. I'm glad I followed this path, as conversations about therapy have become more open in my family.

My goals for you

I support you in developing goals by collaborating to prioritize what matters most. I believe a collaborative approach helps you practice autonomy. Together, we develop goals that are achievable, measurable, and sustainable so we can celebrate your progress.

Our first session

You can expect our first session to be non-directive and focused on rapport building by getting to know your strengths, hobbies, family relationships, and cultural perspective. I'll provide information on confidentiality limits and my role as your therapist.

I identify as...

Female
Asian
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Gestalt

Humanistic

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens
Children

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Vietnamese

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) from Sofia University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Katrina Trinh