Katie Fenton-Strauss

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

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

7 Endorsed

Oakland, CA 94611

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Are you your own worst critic? It's hard to feel fulfilled in your work and relationships if you're beating yourself up inside. When you begin to take a more gentle stance towards yourself, it's amazing how much energy you can free up. I will use mindfulness and IFS (Internal Family Systems) strategies to help you do deep and meaningful work in sessions. "I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side..." quote by Maya Angelou. When you truly become a friend to yourself, you will discover more joy and notice positive changes in many aspects of your life.

I specialize in working with people who have the HSP trait (Highly Sensitive Person). Highly Sensitive People need to feel heard and understood for your unique strengths and challenges. I also work with couples, guiding you and your partner to uncover the underlying issues within conflicts and fostering a deeper and more fulfilling 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

Oakland, CA 94611

(424) 352-7350

San Diego, CA 92131

I am an online therapist, so we will have all of our sessions over secure video.

I specialize in Anxiety, Self Esteem and Relationship Issues

$175 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

Oakland, CA 94611

(424) 352-7350

San Diego, CA 92131

I am an online therapist, so we will have all of our sessions over secure video.

I specialize in Anxiety, Self Esteem and Relationship Issues

$175 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 $175
Couple Sessions $175

Payment Methods

American Express, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem
Cigna and Evernorth
Health Net
Managed Health Network (MHN)
MHNet Behavioral Health
Optum
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 24 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
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Parenting
Peer Relationships
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

7 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

Shonda Tibbs

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

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

Oakland, CA 94611

(424) 352-7350

Email me

My website

Additional Location

San Diego, CA 92131

(424) 352-7350

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

I am an online therapist, so we will have all of our sessions over secure video.

Katie Fenton-Strauss

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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

I am an online therapist, so we will have all of our sessions over secure video.

Katie Fenton-Strauss

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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