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Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT (she, her)

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Folsom, CA 95630
You're the one people call capable, the person others rely upon. You ask good questions, you notice what others miss, and you tend to give people far more understanding than you give yourself. You're used to doing a lot while carrying more than people see. You've gotten so good at managing your own feelings alone that you stopped expecting anyone to help you carry them. This often looks like anxiety, unresolved trauma, ADHD, relationship patterns that keep repeating, or a childhood where you learned to handle everything on your own. You're not just trying to survive this anymore. You want to actually feel different.
This is where we go deeper: not just symptom management or another coping skill, but getting underneath the patterns: the perfectionism, the instinct to put everyone else's needs ahead of your own, the parts of you still running on rules you learned a long time ago. We find the root cause; from there, real change becomes possible.
As a former marketing executive turned trauma therapist, a second-generation Chinese American from an immigrant family, and a Highly Sensitive Person, I understand the push and pull to keep up while wanting something more for yourself. In therapy, I am with you the whole way as you share your story. If this has resonated, I'd love to hear from you.
Call or Katherine Chan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (424) 326-8617

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Folsom, CA 95630

(424) 326-8617

Westchase, FL 33626

My website
I specialize in helping people used to being the strong ones for others. Online therapy for California and Florida residents.
I specialize in Anxiety, Self Esteem and Trauma and PTSD 
$225 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (424) 326-8617
Photo of Katherine Chan, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Folsom, CA 95630

(424) 326-8617

Westchase, FL 33626

My website
I specialize in helping people used to being the strong ones for others. Online therapy for California and Florida residents.
I specialize in Anxiety, Self Esteem and Trauma and PTSD 
$225 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $225
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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If you have a PPO plan, you may have reimbursement benefits that cover out-of-network therapy services. If you have any questions, I'm happy to help and feel free to reach out.
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Katherine Chan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 326-8617
"
If you have a PPO plan, you may have reimbursement benefits that cover out-of-network therapy services. If you have any questions, I'm happy to help and feel free to reach out.
Photo of Katherine Chan, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT
Katherine Chan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 326-8617

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 134150 Katherine Chan
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 6 years
  • Attended University of Southern California, M.S. Marriage & Family Therapy
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Florida Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist State of Florida - TPMF2107
  • Certificate from Trauma Resource Institute Trauma Resiliency Model
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Licensed in CA and FL, I have a master's degree in psychotherapy from USC and years of hands-on experience working with anxiety, trauma, self-esteem and relationship issues. I am trained in several trauma-focused approaches, including advanced training in EMDR, somatic therapy, and mindfulness.
Photo of Katherine Chan, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT
Katherine Chan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 326-8617
"
Licensed in CA and FL, I have a master's degree in psychotherapy from USC and years of hands-on experience working with anxiety, trauma, self-esteem and relationship issues. I am trained in several trauma-focused approaches, including advanced training in EMDR, somatic therapy, and mindfulness.
Photo of Katherine Chan, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT
Katherine Chan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 326-8617

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Self Esteem
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Childhood Emotional Neglect
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Highly Sensitive Person (HSPs)
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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I work with capable and sensitive adults, often with anxiety, perfectionism, or ADHD, who look fine on paper but feel anything but on the inside. Many grew up having to manage their own feelings early and are now exhausted by always being the reliable one. We go beneath coping strategies to the patterns driving them: how you relate to yourself, your work, and the people who depend on you.
Photo of Katherine Chan, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT
Katherine Chan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 326-8617
"
I work with capable and sensitive adults, often with anxiety, perfectionism, or ADHD, who look fine on paper but feel anything but on the inside. Many grew up having to manage their own feelings early and are now exhausted by always being the reliable one. We go beneath coping strategies to the patterns driving them: how you relate to yourself, your work, and the people who depend on you.
Photo of Katherine Chan, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT
Katherine Chan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 326-8617

5 Endorsements

Louise White
Louise White
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Katherine is warm and inviting, and deeply invested in understanding her clients and supporting them. It's easy to see how much she cares about her clients, bringing a meaningful curiosity and gentle spirit to this work. Honored to work alongside her!
Sydney Flowers
Sydney Flowers
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
Katherine is a thoughtful and skilled therapist who creates a space where clients feel truly seen and supported. Her calm presence and clinical insight make her a trusted and effective guide in the therapeutic process.
Catherine Vu
Catherine Vu
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
Katherine is able to impact people with her kind and gentle care. I always appreciate her openness and empathy.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach is warm and kind, but I won't just nod along; I'll tell you what I notice. Only venting about the problem doesn't always quiet a nervous system that's been on edge for years or bring you more clarity, so we'll go deeper and work through the patterns keeping you stuck. There's room for humor too. Sometimes the absurdity of life is exactly what we'll end up laughing about.
Photo of Katherine Chan, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT
Katherine Chan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 326-8617
"
My approach is warm and kind, but I won't just nod along; I'll tell you what I notice. Only venting about the problem doesn't always quiet a nervous system that's been on edge for years or bring you more clarity, so we'll go deeper and work through the patterns keeping you stuck. There's room for humor too. Sometimes the absurdity of life is exactly what we'll end up laughing about.
Photo of Katherine Chan, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT
Katherine Chan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 326-8617

Location

Primary Location

Folsom, CA 95630

(424) 326-8617

Additional Location

Westchase, FL 33626

(424) 326-8617
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I specialize in helping people used to being the strong ones for others. Online therapy for California and Florida residents.
Photo of Katherine Chan, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT
Katherine Chan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT
Call for a free consultation now - (424) 326-8617
"
I specialize in helping people used to being the strong ones for others. Online therapy for California and Florida residents.
Photo of Katherine Chan, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT
Katherine Chan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT
Call for a free consultation now - (424) 326-8617