Kathryn Orfirer
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
445 Bellevue Ave, Suite 201, Oakland, CA 94610
Let's Connect (510) 692-9736
I am a clinical and developmental psychologist with over 35 years experience. I currently have limited availability for the following services: 1) parenting support 2) support during all phases of family building, family planning, pregnancy, adoption, fostering and transitioning to parenthood and, 3) for consultation and supervision.
I have certificates and training in the SPACE Program for children with anxiety and OCD; autistic centered therapy; filial therapy; child centered play therapy; perinatal mood disorders as well as infant parent psychotherapy, synergetic play therapy, therapeutic improv and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
My work is grounded in child development and attachment research, infant-parent and lifespan attachment, and interpersonal neurobiology. Exploration of the impact of early experience on parenting, the biological mechanisms of interpersonal regulation, along with didactic support allow growth and choice and support deeper understanding of yourself and child.
You will find a respectful space to reflect and explore yourself, your child and your relationships. Relief will come as we collaborate in understanding your child and your feelings and needs in parenting. Those chaotic times of struggle and mutual dysregulation can turn to moments of mutual regulation, connection, growth and opportunity.
Call or Email Kathryn Orfirer now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 692-9736
Let's Connect (510) 692-9736
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $260
- Couple Sessions $260
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Health Savings AccountInsurance
- Out of Network
Kathryn Orfirer
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 692-9736
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / psy16983 Kathryn Orfirer
- Attended California School of Professional Psychology, PhD, Graduated 1994
- Certificate from Synergetic Play Therapy Institute 2021
- Certificate from Child Trauma Research Institute Child Parent Psychotherapy / 2015
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Kathryn Orfirer
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 692-9736
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Early Childhood Mental Health
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Perinatal Mood Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Culturally Sensitive
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Infant/child-parent psychotherapy
- Interpersonal
- Parenting consultation/coaching
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Sandplay
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Kathryn Orfirer
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (510) 692-9736