Kate Leyva
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (925) 322-1747
If you or your child are struggling, it can be hard to know where to start. We work with children, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, big emotions, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Many of the families we see are looking for support not just for their child, but for how to feel more confident and effective as parents. We help make sense of what’s going on and create a clear, supportive path forward.
Our approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. We help clients better understand what’s driving challenges and build tools that create real change. When working with children, we partner closely with parents so progress continues outside of sessions, not just in the therapy room.
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step. We aim to make the process feel comfortable and straightforward from the beginning. Finding the right fit matters, and we’d be glad to connect and see if this feels like the right next step for you or your family.
Call or Email Kate Leyva now for a free 15 minute consultation - (925) 322-1747
Let's Connect (925) 322-1747
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Kate Leyva
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (925) 322-1747
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 84265 Kathleen Carson Leyva
- Attended Saint Mary's College of California, Graduated 2012
- Certificate from Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern IMF 72051 / 2012
- Certificate from CA Association of Marriage and Family Therapists 2009
- Certificate from East Bay CAMFT 2012
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Kate Leyva
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (925) 322-1747
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Grief
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness & Hospitalization Trauma
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Substance Use
- Transgender
Kate Leyva
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 322-1747
Group Practice
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- EMDR
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Sandplay
Kate Leyva
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (925) 322-1747
Location
Primary Location
Valley Oak Counseling
936 Dewing Avenue
Suite G
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 322-1747Email Me
Group Practice
Valley Oak Counseling