Katie Fenton-Strauss

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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Katie Fenton-Strauss

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)

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Berkeley, CA 94703

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What if the voice of your inner critic isn’t actually the truth about you? It’s hard to feel connected or fulfilled when you’re beating yourself up inside. When you begin relating to yourself with curiosity and compassion instead of criticism, something shifts. Energy frees up. You can finally experience joy and self trust. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over twenty years of experience. I use mindfulness-based practices and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help people understand themselves more deeply and work with difficult emotions and past experiences in a gentle, non-judgmental process.

I specialize in working with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), who often underestimate their own strengths. As an HSP myself, I bring both lived experience and deep empathy to our work together. In addition, I work with couples to move past patterns that get in the way of communication, connection, and intimacy.

We will have our sessions over secure video, so you don't have to deal with traffic or carve out time to sit in a waiting room. Visit my website and reach out for a free consult about working together. I look forward to helping you navigate your healing journey.

Call or Email Katie Fenton-Strauss now for a free 15 minute consultation - (424) 352-7350

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Katie Fenton-Strauss, LCSW

Berkeley, CA 94703

(424) 352-7350

Stanford, CA 94305

My website

I offer online video sessions Monday thru Thursday 9am-10pm, Friday 9-5, or Sat 9-noon. Available to anyone located in California or Florida

I specialize in Anxiety, Self Esteem and Relationship Issues

$185 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

I would like to help you develop a kinder stance towards yourself and your struggles. It's amazing what a difference that can make.

Let's Connect (424) 352-7350

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Katie Fenton-Strauss, LCSW

Berkeley, CA 94703

(424) 352-7350

Stanford, CA 94305

My website

I offer online video sessions Monday thru Thursday 9am-10pm, Friday 9-5, or Sat 9-noon. Available to anyone located in California or Florida

I specialize in Anxiety, Self Esteem and Relationship Issues

$185 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

I would like to help you develop a kinder stance towards yourself and your struggles. It's amazing what a difference that can make.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $185
Couple Sessions $185

Payment Methods

American Express, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna Student Health
Anthem
Blue Shield
Cardinal Care
Cigna and Evernorth
Health Net
Managed Health Network (MHN)
MHNet Behavioral Health
Optum
Wellfleet
Out of Network

If I am not in network with your insurance, I can provide a superbill for reimbursement as an out-of-network provider.

Katie Fenton-Strauss

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 352-7350

If I am not in network with your insurance, I can provide a superbill for reimbursement as an out-of-network provider.

Katie Fenton-Strauss

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 352-7350

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCSW22537 Katie Fenton-Strauss

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 25 years

Attended University of Southern California, Graduated 2001

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Florida 23

I have been in the field for over 20 years and have experience conducting therapy with a variety of populations and mental health issues.

Katie Fenton-Strauss

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 352-7350

I have been in the field for over 20 years and have experience conducting therapy with a variety of populations and mental health issues.

Katie Fenton-Strauss

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 352-7350

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Self Esteem
Relationship Issues

Expertise

Bisexual
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders
Infidelity
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Mood Disorders
Obesity
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Polyamory & ENM
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
self compassion and mindfulness
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Addiction
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Stress
therapy for therapists, HSP issues
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Weight Loss
Women's Issues

I often work with individuals who are anxious and have high expectations of themselves. These people don't know how wonderful they are, as they may have a strong self critic. Although this part helps them to be successful, it also gets in the way of their happiness and fulfillment. Many of my clients are HSP's (Highly Sensitive People) and/or identify as being LGBTQIA plus.

Katie Fenton-Strauss

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 352-7350

Katie Fenton-Strauss

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 352-7350

8 Endorsements

Mindful Matters Counseling, Marni Goldberg

Counselor, EdS, MA, LMFT, LPCC

I have no doubt that anyone having the privilege to have Katie as a therapist would be in really great hands. She’s so intelligent, kind, and compassionate and my interactions with her have shown me that she’s a great human as well! I highly recommend her!

Jacqueline Plante

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Katie is a warm clinician, and skilled in helping clients toward self-compassion.

Jim Palato

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Katie has a wonderful calm and caring presence along with extensive experience as a clinician. I whole-heartedly endorse her as a therapist to anyone seeking growth or healing in their life.

Therapy Without Walls California/Dr Melissa Essman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW

Katie is a unique practitioner in that she is highly professional yet also exudes tremendous warmth. She skillfully uses her insight to guide clients in their own process. You will experience authentic therapy at it's highest level with Katie.

Mimi Fayer

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Brooke Turrubiarte

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

Valerie Wilson-Lindberg

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S

Katie Fenton-Strauss has been my colleague for over 20 years. Katie is a caring and consciensious professional, that shows a deep empathy and concern for her clients. Katie is skilled clinically and in client engagement.

Nikki Barlia

Counselor, LMHC

Katie is a gentle and knowledgeable practitioner. She provides a space free from judgement and her patience with clients is a gift. She incorporates Mindfulness and IFS in a way that is useful in and out of session. Highly recommended especially for HSPs!

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Religion

Jewish

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Religion

Jewish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Family / Marital
Feminist
Humanistic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Psychodynamic
Relational
Somatic
Strength-Based

I will use a Compassion-Focused therapy lens help you identify ways you might be sabotaging your own progress. We will do mindfulness exercises in sessions, informed by IFS (Internal Family Systems), helping you to get to know parts of yourself that you may not fully understand and accept. This process opens doors to important breakthroughs and self understanding.

Katie Fenton-Strauss

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 352-7350

Katie Fenton-Strauss

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 352-7350

Location

Primary Location

Katie Fenton-Strauss, LCSW

Berkeley, CA 94703

(424) 352-7350

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Additional Location

Stanford, CA 94305

(424) 352-7350

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I offer online video sessions Monday thru Thursday 9am-10pm, Friday 9-5, or Sat 9-noon. Available to anyone located in California or Florida

Katie Fenton-Strauss

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call for a free consultation now - (424) 352-7350

I offer online video sessions Monday thru Thursday 9am-10pm, Friday 9-5, or Sat 9-noon. Available to anyone located in California or Florida

Katie Fenton-Strauss

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call for a free consultation now - (424) 352-7350

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