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Kate Harvi Atherton

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (she, they)

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San Francisco, CA 94131
Collective Liberation, Couples, Queer, Neurodivergence, Sexuality, Gender, Self-Esteem, Adult Parent/Child, Childhood Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse, Postpartum, Poly, Anxiety, Existential Grief. Life is a wild ride. There are conflicting feelings, beliefs and stories that we tell ourselves and that are told to us. Navigating the systems of the external world along with our internal and relational worlds is often overwhelming, exhausting and painful. Relating spaciously and curiously with differing parts of self and excavating old narratives can help in honoring all of who we are and invite permission to create and relate in new ways.
I believe in embodiment, the power of compassion, creativity and mindfulness via listening to and learning about our nervous system (aka our bodies' responses). Creating space from the spinning thoughts and bringing attention to what our whole beings are experiencing in the moment can create awareness, then choice, then transformation on a fundamental level.
Building empathy and compassion for ourselves is not some cliche bullshit, it is a vital skill that needs nurturing and cultivating, and it is also not a pass to avoid taking responsibility for our actions. I believe in the potential of the therapeutic process. Everyone deserves time and space to explore who they are and relate intimately with their world.
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My Practice at a Glance

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Kate Harvi Relational Wellness, Embodied Discovery

San Francisco, CA 94131

(650) 629-7330

Los Angeles, CA 90036

I specialize in LGBTQ+, Childhood and Relational Trauma and Relationship Issues 
$195 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (650) 629-7330
Photo of Kate Harvi Atherton, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Kate Harvi Relational Wellness, Embodied Discovery

San Francisco, CA 94131

(650) 629-7330

Los Angeles, CA 90036

I specialize in LGBTQ+, Childhood and Relational Trauma and Relationship Issues 
$195 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $195
  • Couple Sessions $275
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Paypal, Zelle
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I can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for partial reimbursement, if allowed by the plan.
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Kate Harvi Atherton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 629-7330
"
I can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for partial reimbursement, if allowed by the plan.
Photo of Kate Harvi Atherton, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Kate Harvi Atherton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 629-7330

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 151831 Kate Harvi Atherton
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 6 years
  • Attended California Institute of Integral Studies , Masters in Counseling Psychology , Graduated 2020
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from New York University: Tisch School for the Arts Bachelors of Fine Arts / 2004
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Kate Harvi Atherton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (650) 629-7330
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Kate Harvi Atherton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (650) 629-7330

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • LGBTQ+
  • Childhood and Relational Trauma
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Lesbian
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Parenting
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Recovering from Narcissistic Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Kate Harvi Atherton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (650) 629-7330
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Kate Harvi Atherton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (650) 629-7330

3 Endorsements

Prof. Michael Anthony Nalepa
Prof. Michael Anthony Nalepa
Marriage & Family TherapistBFAMALMFTExecDirCEO
Kate is an exceptional therapist and brings herself into the room, boldly and supportively; she is always holding space for clients to challenge the problems that keep them stuck, as well as co-creating tangible solutions to get clients to their goals!
David Blacker
David Blacker
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
Passionate, dedicated, direct & soulful are the words that come to mind when describing Kate. She's an incredibly skilled clinician with a genuine demeanor that instantly makes you feel at ease. Some people are just made for this work. She's one of them.
Eula Lys Dunkin
Eula Lys Dunkin
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFTMAMS
I endorse Kate as a therapist for relational wellness and embodiment. She takes a deeply respectful, reverent stance with the folx she works with, honoring their bodies' stories, their identities, and walking alongside them as they connect to their agency.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dance Movement Therapy
  • Eclectic
  • Existential
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
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Kate Harvi Atherton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (650) 629-7330
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Kate Harvi Atherton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (650) 629-7330

Location

Primary Location

Kate Harvi Relational Wellness, Embodied Discovery

San Francisco, CA 94131

(650) 629-7330

Additional Location

Los Angeles, CA 90036

(650) 629-7330
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Kate Harvi Atherton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (650) 629-7330
Photo of Kate Harvi Atherton, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Kate Harvi Atherton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (650) 629-7330