Trauma Focused Therapists in Porterville, CA

Life is stressful enough, getting help shouldn't be. Counseling can help you learn ways to manage stress, life changes, improve communication in your relationships, and come up with solutions and learn skills to manage difficult situations. I can help you with issues related to depression, anxiety, panic attacks, grief/loss, anger, trauma, relationships, work stress, life stressors and low- self esteem. Don't hesitate to call me with any questions so we can begin working together toward a plan to relieve stress and emotional pain in your life. Hablo Espanol.

Anxiety, depression, illness, feeling stuck, worry, fear, and other symptoms are the soul's attempt to point us in the right direction towards feeling fully alive. I am passionate about helping people heal from their past experiences or repetitive patterns which no longer serve a purpose and distance them from their authentic selves. I help people who are healing from Lyme and /or coinfections, mold, or environmental toxins.

Do you feel stuck, not sure which direction to go? I can help with that. Are you having trouble sleeping, or concentrating? Do you find yourself irritable out of nowhere or possibly sad for no reason? Is your child struggling with peers or grades? Is your home chaotic or full of tension? I believe we all have the tools needed to experience a fulfilling life however sometimes we lose sight of these tools and need a little help accessing these tools, therapy is a great step in the right direction.

In our work together, I create a space for you to process, be heard without judgment, and increase your progress toward your goals as you define them. Treatment techniques differ but generally include examining core beliefs about yourself and others that drive perception and behavior habits. In normalizing and allowing for the appropriate human experiences of grief, anger, envy, sadness, and fear, relief is usually found. Determining your sensitivities and discovering how to navigate life’s terms while embracing who you are is a sincere challenge.

As a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed Therapist, I honor the wounds of your past and help you make space for healing. Therapy can be a place where you can unpack and deconstruct unhealthy thinking patterns. It can also be a place of comfort, security, and growth. My goal is to provide you the empathy and connection needed to process whatever you may be dealing with. I validate, support, and sometimes challenge my clients. As part of a collaborative relationship we will work towards exploring the thoughts and feelings through a mindful approach.

Anxiety/Depression: is it interfering with a sense of purpose, success, hope for your future, relationships, and your job? Grief/unexpected losses of a loved one, friend or pet: holding you back from moving forward? Unresolved traumatic memories triggered when least expected, affecting relationships? Are children angry, acting out as they carry old and new worries? My 30+yr previous career in nursing also provides understanding to chronic illnesses, or sheds light on needed medical referrals. I also offer Immigration Psychological Evaluations.

Kathleen earned both her Bachelor of Arts and Masters Degree from Chapman University College in Orange, California. Her years of specialized training and experience have equipped her with skills in various therapeutic approaches including solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR. She has a background in treating co-occurring disorders (substance abuse treatment and mental health). She customizes her approach to meet the needs and presenting problems of her clients and directs their treatment to establish a therapeutic alliance in order to facilitate the bridge to health.

You feel numb and hopeless. This feeling of loneliness feels hollow and empty and no one seems to get it. You feel as though the waves are crashing down on you and you cant catch a break. No one understands the pain, the hurt, the bad thoughts that scare you to death. You question your existence. You question if there is a high power, a light, just something to ease these feelings for just a day. I am here here to say, there is hope. I will give you the ladder and help you climb out of that dark hole and you will be able to live life again.