I am licensed in California with 35 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Commitment issues, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy
CA LMFT 31161
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She has really stepped up and challenged me in a way that has pushed me to evaluate the behaviors that aren’t helping me progress!
Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Katarina for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning anger management, and career difficulties
Dr. Thomas, who goes by Kat, has been an exceptional therapist for me. Her empathetic and non-judgmental approach made me feel comfortable from our very first session. Kat’s deep understanding of the human psyche and her effective therapeutic techniques have helped me navigate through some of life’s toughest challenges. She listens attentively and provides valuable insights that have allowed me to grow and heal. I highly recommend Dr. Thomas (Kat) to anyone seeking compassionate and professional therapist.
Written on Oct 19, 2023 after therapy with Katarina for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Dr. Thomas came into my life at the hardest point in my life. Her ability to listen and provide calm forward-thinking advice has been invaluable to me. Cannot recommend her highly enough.
Written on Oct 13, 2023 after therapy with Katarina for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
I’m so pleased and proud to have Dr. Thomas as my therapist. She truly cares about what my goals are and challenges my thoughts in a way that’s so creative and fulfilling. I’ve made so much progress as a person with her helping me, thank you Dr. Thomas!
Written on Jun 26, 2023 after therapy with Katarina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr . Thomas was extremely helpful during my time of need. I am extremely grateful for her help
Written on Jun 09, 2023 after therapy with Katarina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is nice
Written on Jun 07, 2023 after therapy with Katarina for 3 months