Katherine Abdelkerim
She/Her
About
Katherine
Katherine enjoys having a collaborative and inclusive therapeutic relationship with her clients. She takes a psychodynamic and relational approach while also teaching her clients various types of skills to manage distress and strengthen their communication with others. Katherine assists her clients in reaching a place of empowerment through identifying strengths and making changes in their lives that align with their values.
Katherine feels her best when she is in nature, whether that be going on a hike or going to the beach. She also enjoys listening to music, traveling, and being active. A true animal lover, Katherine loves spending time with her dog and two cats.
Katherine
treats clients with
Anxiety
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Communities
Katherine
specializes in
Body Image
Burnout
Family Issues
Infidelity
Relationships
Role Transitions
Self Esteem
Spirtuality
Stress
Values and Goals
Women's Issues
Work or Careers
Approaches
Katherine
can use
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Emotionally Focused
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Interpersonal Therapy for Depression (IPT)
Mindfulness
Psychodynamic
Somatic Therapies
Katherine
education and experience
- Outpatient clinics
- Community mental health
- UCLA's dual diagnosis intensive outpatient program
- Residential treatment
- Published author
- Professional speaker
- University of Redlands
- B.A in Psychology with a minor in Studio Art
- California Lutheran University
- M.S in Counseling Psychology (Marriage & Family Therapy) with a specialty in trauma & recovery
Katherine
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