Hello! I am a newly retired middle-aged female who worked for a large health care organization for over 30 years both as a therapist and a manager. During my career there I had a chance to work with a wide variety of clients ranging from those with serious mental illness (Bipolar, Schizophrenic) to those that were coping with life issues such as divorce, loss, or job stress. I completed my undergraduate degree at UC Berkeley and then (after a brief hiatus working as a respiratory therapist) attended graduate school at the California School of Professional Psychology. I enjoy working with a wide range of clients and use an approach that is based in my very strong belief that there is goodness and strength in all people and that all progress in therapy is directly attributable to the efforts that are put in by the client, with my guidance.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Cancer, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Postpartum depression, Self-harm, Self-love
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy
CA Psychologist 15553
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Katherine Walker. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Katherine has helped me a lot. She is a very attentive therapist and is always sincere. She remembers our talks very well and always shares useful and helpful worksheets. I have noticed a huge improvement in my mental health and my emotional stability! All thanks to Dr. Katherine ❤️
Written on Mar 24, 2022 after therapy with Katherine for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Dr. Walker is extremely kind, caring, knowledgable and supportive. A joy to work with, I'm glad I found her.
Written on Nov 23, 2021 after therapy with Katherine for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have worked with Dr.Walker for 3 months now. She is knowledgeable, empathetic, and a wonderful listener. She has helped me navigate a difficult period and link how my reactions to my current situation are influenced by my past/self-limiting beliefs. I would recommend her to anyone in need of a therapist.
Written on Nov 10, 2021 after therapy with Katherine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Walker is a true professional. She proofed to be instrumental in my healing process. I recommend her to my friends and wish her all the best. I am grateful for her as a human for listening to my pain. Best wishes. Sam
Written on Aug 29, 2021 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue