- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Experience with trauma
About Katherine
Dr. Katherine Walker is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 15553) with 32 years of experience. She spent more than three decades working as a therapist and manager inside a large health care organization. She now offers a clinical perspective shaped by long practice with mood disorders, trauma, addiction, and everyday life stresses.
She commonly helps people dealing with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to guilt and shame. She also works with clients facing parenting strain, career transitions, first responder stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her practice has included people navigating complex medical issues such as cancer and co-morbidity.
Her approach blends Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic methods. She emphasizes practical steps clients can take between sessions. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill building, and looking at how past relationships shape current feeling and behavior.
Dr. Walker describes therapy as collaborative work. She believes progress comes from the client’s efforts, supported by guidance and clinical experience. Conversations in sessions are straightforward and goal-focused, with attention to emotions, patterns, and daily choices.
Her background includes an undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley and graduate study at the California School of Professional Psychology. Much of her career was in health care systems, where she treated severe mental illness as well as life changes and stressors. She works in English and does not take international clients.
How her approaches translate to remote work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current emotional patterns and trust. In online sessions this can help when someone notices repeated withdrawal, fear of rejection, or trouble depending on others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing guilt-driven thought loops.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made as work progresses so the plan reflects what helps in day-to-day life.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people choose whether to use video or audio where offered, which can make speaking about difficult feelings more manageable. Licensed professionals will discuss what scheduling rhythm and session length match the client’s needs.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and guilt and shame among other concerns.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She uses a mix of attachment-informed thinking, CBT skills, and psychodynamic reflection to look at where these feelings come from and what keeps them active in daily life.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 32 years of experience, having worked for over three decades as a therapist and manager within a large health care organization.
What are her official credentials and location?
She is a California psychologist, listed as CA Psychologist 15553, and practices in California.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the provided facts.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.