Katharine Cruz
she/her
About
Katharine
I’m drawn to this work because of my own experience seeing and feeling real change that can happen when you find the right care. I believe in helping others access the strengths they already have because we carry what we need to help ourselves heal. Therapy is an experience and my style is a blend of Parts Work, self-compassion/mindfulness, psychodynamic, and action-oriented strategies to help this experience feel empowering to create lasting change. I use humor and relatability to connect with clients, and am thoughtful about individualizing care for each person because each person is unique in their strengths, experiences, and ability to apply what works for them.
I’m a first generation queer Filipino American. I identify as a creative spirit with interests in acting, music, martial arts, and photography. I love spending time with my loved ones, traveling, detective books/shows, and checking out local comic shops.
Katharine
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Physical Health
Gender Identity
Life Transitions
Childhood Challenges
Sleep or Insomnia
Weight Management
ADHD
Cultural or Racial Identity
Grief and Loss
Relationship Difficulties
Eating Disorders
Communities
Katharine
specializes in
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Women's Issues
Veterans
Immigrants/Refugees
Spirituality
Religion
Approaches
Katharine
can use
Psychoanalytic
Mindfulness
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Narrative Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Psychodynamic
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Katharine
education and experience
- MS in Counseling Psychology from CSU Bakersfield
- BA in Psychology with a Minor in Theatre Arts
- Bay Area Clinical Associates
- Willow Rock Center - Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatric Health Facility
- Hospice By the Bay
- Queer LifeSpace
Katharine
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