Kaori Herrera
she/her
About
Kaori
I believe that healing begins in a space of empathy, compassion, and genuine connection. My goal is to provide a warm, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore life's challenges at their own pace.
I believe that each person possesses the inner wisdom and resilience needed to navigate difficult seasons of life. Through a collaborative approach, I help clients build insight, access their strengths, heal from past wounds and develop meaningful, lasting behavioral changes that aligns with their values and goals.
Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends, being outdoors on a beautiful day and family game nights. Some of my greatest joy comes from singing and dancing with my kids.
Kaori
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Relationship Difficulties
Hoarding
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
ADHD
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Weight Management
Gender Identity
Eating Disorders
Substance Use
Physical Health
Cultural or Racial Identity
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Grief and Loss
Autism
Sleep or Insomnia
Sex/Intimacy
Life Transitions
Anger
Childhood Challenges
Communities
Kaori
specializes in
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Men's Issues
Women's Issues
Veterans
Immigrants/Refugees
Spirituality
Older Adults
Religion
Approaches
Kaori
can use
Psychodynamic
Harm Reduction for Substance Use Disorders
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Motivational Interviewing
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Somatic Therapies
Solution-Focused Therapy
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Mindfulness
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Seeking Safety
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Narrative Therapy
Kaori
education and experience
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology from San Jose State University
- Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Palo Alto University
- Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Shine a Light Counseling Center
Kaori
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