Kaity Verbarendse (Kaitlyn Verbarendse)
she/her
About
Kaity
Hi, I'm Kaity! I believe developing a strong therapeutic relationship through empathy is vital for success in the therapy space. I aim to meet clients where they are at in the healing process, and I often use humor as a tool to make therapy feel less intimidating. I use an exploratory mindset paired with a solution focused approach to help clients understand themselves and improve overall quality of life. I specialize in working with mood disorders, personality disorders, and severe mental illness.
In my spare time, I enjoy reading, going on walks, spending time with my two dogs, painting, drawing, sculpting (really any creative activity), and doing puzzles. I believe it is important to laugh every day! I identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Kaity
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Anger
Physical Health
Gender Identity
Childhood Challenges
Eating Disorders
Substance Use
Cultural or Racial Identity
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Sex/Intimacy
Hoarding
Weight Management
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Relationship Difficulties
Life Transitions
Grief and Loss
ADHD
Trauma and PTSD
Sleep or Insomnia
Borderline Personality Disorder
Communities
Kaity
specializes in
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Men's Issues
Women's Issues
Veterans
Immigrants/Refugees
Spirituality
Older Adults
Approaches
Kaity
can use
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
Interpersonal Therapy for Depression (IPT)
Harm Reduction for Substance Use Disorders
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
Abstinence-Only Models of Recovery
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Smoking Cessation
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Seeking Safety
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Kaity
education and experience
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of La Verne
- Master of Science in Psychology from the University of La Verne
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of La Verne
- Forensic Clinician at Gateways Forensic Community Treatment Program
- Predoctoral Intern at Minnesota Forensic Services
- Practicum student intern at the Ventura Youth Correctional Facility
- Practicum student intern at the Hollywood Mental Health Center
Kaity
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