Welcome and thank you for visiting the information about my online private practice. I am here to help you with whatever arises in your life, big or small, long term or short term. If you are feeling that you can´t manage, have trouble sleeping, worrying, life feels lonely or it is hard to get up on a morning, I am here to work with you towards a more fulfilling and happier life.

Do you feel a lack of meaning in your life? Do you feel fragmented, lonely, or disconnected? Are you overwhelmed with depression, anxiety, grief, or past experiences? We get stuck sometimes. These things can make us feel isolated and hopeless. Therapy is a process in which we can begin to feel relief from that despair and move towards wholeness and connection. Evidence shows that therapy can help to bring about more peace, joy, and functioning to your life - long lasting change that can improve your well-being.

"When there's hope, there's a way"... I am an award winning author, international lecturer, consultant, and therapist for individual, couples, families, and children/adolescents, with a warm, non-judgmental and collaborative style. If your life is not as satisfying as it could be, and you have that secret wish things could be different, it may be worth trying to talk about it; sometimes a single meeting can make a difference and reconnect you with inner peace, fresh ideas, or a clearer, empowering direction.

Hi and welcome, You’ve come to the right place, a safe and secure therapeutic space, where you can feel free to express your difficult thoughts and feelings and work through them in a safe and accepting environment. A place where you can feel free to explore your issues and process them with empathic support and guidance to assist you in making healthy choices, decisions and goals for your life! Bienvenido! ha venido a un lugar seguro donde puede sentir libre de expresar sus pensamientos y sentimientos difíciles y trabajar en un ambiente seguro y de aceptación. ¡Un lugar para lograr sus metas y poder tener exito en su vida!

Hi, I'm Katerina Pogosov and welcome to Fire Poppy Therapy! Like the phoenix that rises from the ashes, the fire poppy blooms from it.  Fire poppies are a unique and rare native California plant that are found after there’s been a wildfire.  Their seeds begin to germinate after being exposed to fire and from there bloom into a brilliant fluorescent orange flower.  Our most challenging times don’t have to be the end of something, they can be a catalyst for an inner greatness that we have had dormant and forgotten about.  Let’s work together to use these personal wildfires as an opportunity to not just grow, but thrive and radiate.

Do you have trouble feeling connected with others? Are you a perfectionist and often "too hard" on yourself and/or others? Are you unhappy, even if you think you "shouldn't" be? Do you suffer from imposter syndrome (the feeling that you aren't actually as good/smart/ capable as others believe you are or you "pretend" to be)? Do you feel overwhelmed by emotions or have you "turned feelings off" because they used to be so overwhelming? Do you think too much? Are you "too" sensitive or intense?

***Online Therapy Available*** Life may be difficult... but when we accept this reality, our lives can change dramatically for the better. Our fear, sadness, and anger are often what keep us from facing the vital facts of our lives that need to be addressed to create the changes we want most. Fortunately, the more effective you become at soothing yourself, the more courageous you become. This is because it is often overwhelming pain and trauma that paralyzes us or leads us to mindlessly react in ways that sabotage our peace and happiness. I can teach you how to calm yourself and effectively solve the problems you face.

Hello, welcome to my profile. I'd like to introduce myself and give you a sense of who I am as a clinician. If you prefer not to read, please don’t hesitate to reach out for a phone consultation. My aim is to help you help yourself. You are both the expert on yourself and you also know what you want more than anyone else. As your therapist I develop an authentic bond to support you in this process of change that you wish to make. I am an advocate for your voice, and your needs at any point along the healing journey. While my job is to guide you through the process, at the end of the day true recovery is your journey.

If you're feeling the weight of life's challenges, experiencing a general sense of dissatisfaction or struggling to find a balance in your life, I'd like to offer my support. Creating a time and space to focus on you is a great first step to increasing satisfaction and happiness. With a holistic based training, I will work with you to see with new perspectives and new possibilities. Everyone's path in life is unique, and together we can explore what is right for you, to improve your connections both with others and with yourself.

OPEN WEEKDAY EVENINGS & SATURDAYS!!! I know life can be difficult and you are the expert of your life. It would be my privilege to help you decide what you want to achieve in therapy and work with you on your goals so you feel heard and validated. I work with adults and children struggling with depression, anxiety, and/or marital/relationship conflict. I can help families deal with: parent/child conflicts, school discipline or performance problems, behavior problems and/or any other problems of daily teenage living. I am genuinely honored to have the opportunity to help you.

Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or just curious about yourself? Perhaps you are caught in situations beyond your control while juggling work, relationships, or caring for loved ones. At whatever stage you are in life, my goal is to help you find greater clarity, cope, and ultimately thrive in the face of life's challenges.

Knowledge is power. Together, we find your inner strengths and apply them to the reasons you seek therapy. The more understanding you have of the specific issues, the better informed decisions you are apt to make in the future. Life is ever changing; issues that arise may continue to impact us in negative ways unless they are addressed effectively. It's never too late to make positive and lasting changes in your life. We'll work together to find ways that improve your ability to understand, cope and sustain the process to a better life.

I help teens and adults who are struggling to cope with distress, manage difficult emotions, and build harmonious relationships with family and friends. I work with those who are: feeling irritable or depressed; anxious, on edge, or constantly worrying; experiencing school or work stress; having difficulty focusing or completing tasks; having difficulty sleeping; struggling to communicate without escalation or shutting down; feeling out of control or irrational at times; drinking, using substances, cutting, running away, or other risky behaviors; and are seeking new ways to cope.

As a gamer and therapist, I know both the joys and hardships of balancing video games with the many demands of a busy life. You or someone you love may have difficulty getting unstuck in life as others continue to grow. It seems like you've tried everything, but nothing seems to make a difference. There's more angst, irritability, and isolation. Sometimes, you worry that things are going to get worse. You know there's so much potential - if only you could just get up and go! It can be hard finding a counselor you connect with. I strive to build trust and connection in our work together, to respect your needs and goals.

I believe children and teens can learn, grow, and thrive when they have coping skills, feel empowered, and practice self-care. My goal is to encourage youth to learn who they are and how to advocate for their unique and personal needs. I specialize in working with gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) youth and their families. I encourage youth to use their strengths and interests in order to grow, heal, and cope. Building self-awareness, such as understanding their own sensory processing and asynchronous development, is an important part of my work with youth.

My main goal is to provide a supportive environment for you to identify what obstacles are preventing you from living a more satisfying life. Together, we will explore your resiliency and tools that you already have in your "tool box" to overcome such challenges. I have experience providing support to individuals with depression, anxiety, and anger management issues, trauma and trauma recovery, crisis intervention, processing previous and recent sexual assault or sexual abuse, and adolescent emotional/behavioral issues.

I provide a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment that allows my clients the opportunity to express themselves and feel understood. I use a variety of well-researched approaches and treatments that can help address their concerns. I am committed to my clients' goals on what they want to accomplish, and I work hard towards helping them build on their strengths and resiliency. I truly enjoy helping people continue to grow and advance in life, while embracing the unique qualities that make them who they are.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Santa Clara, CA. I provided services to children, teens, and families. I offers support with behavioral concerns, anger, anxiety, depression, and parenting.