
Martha Kahane
Psychologist, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Altadena, CA 91001
Not accepting new clients
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The therapeutic relationship is a powerful vehicle for transformation. Through developing a trusting relationship where all feelings are welcome, I teach people to trust themselves and thus live more satisfying and authentic lives. My primary theoretical approach is object relations. This implies that relationships imprinted in early life play out and can be reworked in therapy wherein the client can internalize healthier ways of interacting. I am privileged to engage in this deeply personal process with people motivated by their suffering to find more effective ways to relate to themselves and others.
One of my specialties is bereavement, with expertise including the loss of children and survivors of suicide. The grieving process is a natural one in which my role is to accompany without judgment and to create a container in which grief can unfold in its own unique way. I am certified in EMDR therapy, a potent tool for healing many types of trauma.
I love to work with people and to witness the profound changes that occur over the course of psychotherapy. It is my greatest joy to support people in realizing their dreams and living more authentically. It is truly a privilege and an honor.
Call or Email Martha Kahane now for a free 15 minute consultation - (707) 901-7978
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Couple Sessions $250
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network

Martha Kahane
Psychologist, PhD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY18573 Martha Kahane
- In Practice for 38 years
- Attended Pacifica Graduate Institute, PhD Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2001
- Degree/Diploma from UC Berkeley BA / 1979
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- video and phone sessions available
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- EMDR
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused