Katherine Wu
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Goleta, CA 93111
Let's Connect (805) 514-1426
Our relationships with others and growing up include really profound and beautiful experiences; and, our experiences can also leave us feeling stuck, afraid, and angry. This can be especially true when we are BIPOC-identified, are the children of immigrants or first-generation immigrants ourselves, identify as LGBTQIA+, and/or have other marginalized identities. Common concerns endorsed by my clients include imposter syndrome, perfectionism, body image issues, difficulty with safety and trust in relationships, low self-esteem, and persistent anxiety and depression.
As a therapist, I emphasize principles from Gestalt (i.e., being nonjudgmental and frank about naming clients’ patterns in therapy, such as apologizing repetitively), EFT (i.e., being interested in what emotions, physical sensations, and memories come up as clients share with me), mindfulness, and ACT (e.g., radical acceptance of where and who we are).
The foundation of my approach is nurturing authenticity and safety so that sessions with my clients feel respectful and caring.
Call or Email Katherine Wu now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 514-1426
Let's Connect (805) 514-1426
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
Payment Methods
ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- MHNet Behavioral Health
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Katherine Wu
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 514-1426
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 33062 Katherine Wu
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended Loma Linda University, PhD, Graduated 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Katherine Wu
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 514-1426
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Gestalt
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Katherine Wu
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (805) 514-1426
Location
Additional Location
Seattle, WA 98103
(805) 514-1426