Kate Ekman
Psychologist, PsyD
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $220
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY30485 Kate Ekman
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Child
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- ADHD
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Depression
- Peer Relationships
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Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Narrative
- Play Therapy
Groups
Emotional Regulation and Social Skills
Emotional Regulation & Social Skills: Could your child use help managing big feelings and impulses? This group draws from Michelle Garcia-Winner's social thinking curriculum, using a narrative-based approach to these behaviors by externalizing them as "Unthinkables" characters that your child will learn to combat - just like their favorite superheroes! Using a group format, your child can connect to peers who have similar struggles and develop skills in these areas and build new friendships. This is a great group for children with ADHD or high-functioning ASD. Neither diagnosis is required to join the group.
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Location
55 Santa Clara Avenue
Ste 220
Oakland, CA 94610
Taking Charge of Anxiety
Does your child struggle with constant worrying or anxious ruminations? Are their fears getting in the way of their ability to enjoy life? This group will present the origins of anxiety in a way that children can understand and resonate with. Understanding their anxious response is the first step to overcoming their fears. This group draws partially from the Coping Cat curriculum, teaching skills that children can use with the help of a parent or on their own in order to manage their anxiety.
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55 Santa Clara Avenue
Ste 220
Oakland, CA 94610
Group Therapy for Anxious Teens
This group weaves in cognitive-behavioral approaches and mindfulness strategies so teens can build the tools they need to manage their anxiety. Research has shown that group therapy is an especially effective treatment modality for those suffering from social anxiety. Exposure is key to overcoming anxiety, and individual therapy alone does not provide the opportunity for teens to face their fears head on. Group therapy provides a supportive environment where your teen can connect with peers they can identify with and build relationships with, and it is far less costly than traditional talk therapy. Accepting referrals for ages 13-18.
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Location
55 Santa Clara Avenue
Ste 220
Oakland, CA 94610