Kate Goalen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (714) 242-8622
The benefit of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is the versatility in its application to the many things one can struggle with in life. This may be the right approach for you if you are looking for relief from a struggle with emotion dysregulation (feeling as though your emotions are in the driver's seat and not you), Anxiety/Depression or other mood disorders, personality disorder, disordered eating behaviors, relationship issues, life-transition difficulties, trauma, grief, substance use, dissociation, behavioral issues, self-harm. If you are unsure if this is the right fit for your goals, please feel free to reach out and chat.
I'm a certified DBT therapist (14+ years in DBT) offering the approach of balancing acceptance without judgment of where you're at currently while also working together toward the change you hope to see in your life. The structure/interventions in DBT allow for individuals to gain skills for everyday life as well as the really difficult & painful moments.
It can be a scary and vulnerable thing to participate in therapy. Having someone in this with you to non-judgmentally figure out the path toward your goals is essential. Remember, you have the choice of the therapeutic approach and therapist. We aren't a "one-size-fits-all" and it is important to take time to find the right collaborator on this journey.
Call or Email Kate Goalen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (714) 242-8622
Let's Connect (714) 242-8622
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $275
- Couple Sessions $350
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa Kate Goalen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (714) 242-8622
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 100471 Kate Roahrig
- In Practice for 14 years
- Attended Pepperdine University, MA Clinical Psychology Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2012
- Membership with CAMFT 10007171 / 2020
- Certificate from Linehan Board of Certification, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Certified Clinician 1529 / 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Kate Goalen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (714) 242-8622
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Kate Goalen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (714) 242-8622
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- DBT-Prolonged Exposure (Trauma Therapy)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Kate Goalen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (714) 242-8622
Location
Additional Location
Kate's Office
720 Wilshire Boulevard
204
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(714) 242-8622