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Dr. Katherine Walker

Insightful, experienced, client-focused care

CA Psychologist 15553 California

Experience
32 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Katherine

Dr. Katherine Walker brings over three decades of clinical and managerial experience to her practice in California.

Background and approach

She spent more than 30 years at a large health care organization, where she worked with a broad spectrum of people coping with mood disorders such as bipolar and serious mental illness, as well as life stressors like divorce, loss, and workplace pressures.

Her approach emphasizes respect for each person's inherent strengths and a collaborative view that meaningful change arises from the client's active efforts supported by skilled guidance. Dr.

Walker trained at UC Berkeley for her undergraduate studies and earned her graduate degree from the California School of Professional Psychology. She draws on a range of evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based techniques, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, psychodynamic perspectives, and client-centered principles to tailor care to individual needs.

Licensed as a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 15553), she offers therapy in English and provides sessions through multiple online formats to accommodate varied schedules and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches and online treatment options

Dr. Walker commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; this approach is often applied to anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. She also integrates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore relational patterns and how early connections influence current relationship difficulties and intimacy-related concerns. When appropriate, she draws on Client-Centered principles to create a respectful, empathic space that honors the client's perspective and supports their own problem-solving.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She works with each person to consider symptoms, life circumstances, and personal preferences so that therapy is tailored rather than one-size-fits-all. Over time she may combine methods or adjust focus based on progress and evolving goals.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can increase flexibility for busy schedules and help maintain continuity of care across life changes. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or work while still engaging in structured therapeutic work using the approaches described above.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Walker address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and self-esteem challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-based, emphasizing the client's efforts while providing guidance that draws on evidence-informed approaches like CBT and attachment-oriented methods.
What is her professional background?
She spent more than 30 years at a large health care organization serving both as a therapist and a manager, and has 32 years of overall clinical experience.
What credentials and location are associated with her practice?
She is licensed as CA Psychologist 15553 and practices in California.
Does she work with clients in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameMidlife crisisMood disordersPostpartum depressionSelf-harmSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Psychodynamic Therapy

Experience

32+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English