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Stuck in cycles with relationships,
food, or your body?

Hard on yourself no matter how much you try to do things differently?

Individual & Couples Therapy to Repair

Your Relationship to Your Self and Others—

Serving Marin, San Francisco Bay Area and California

Welcome.  I'm glad you are here.

Do you feel like something needs to change?

​There are seasons in life when old ways no longer fit, when something within us longs for a new way of being. 

-  You feel stuck in patterns that don’t make sense to you

-  You’re hard on yourself in ways most people don’t see

-  You keep trying to change, but end up in the same place

-  You feel pulled in different directions internally

-  You show up for others, but struggle to show up for yourself

-  You think about food or your body more than you want to

 

My work with clients is an invitation—to listen closely, to turn inward, and to discover what patterns no longer serve us and see what wants to emerge in their place. In my work with clients, I will explore, collaborate, support, and gently push.  Are you ready?

You might be struggling with...

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Disordered eating &
chronic dieting

Feeling stuck in cycles with food, rules, or starting over

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Relationship patterns

Repeating dynamics in dating, partnerships, or family relationships

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Body image and self-worth 

Feeling at war with your body or defined by how you look

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Emotional overwhelm &
inner conflict

Feeling flooded by emotions, unsure what you’re feeling, or pulled in different directions internally

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Anxiety & overthinking  

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or unable to slow things down

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Life transitions  

Navigating change, identity shifts, or feeling unsure of what comes next

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Grief and loss

Navigating sadness, change, longing and meaning making after a loss

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Trauma

Feeling stuck in patterns shaped by past experiences that still affect you

How I can help

Personalized support for your unique journey

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1:1 work with me to go deep, explore the patterns that are keeping you stuck, and practice new ways of moving forward. 

For couples or parents & their adult children.  Learn skills for listening, sharing, and repairing connections. 

Short-term, present-focused work to explore a specific theme or issue. Ideal for those seeking clarity, focus, and direction.

Kate Leffel, LMFT

A little about me...

I am an experienced licensed marriage and family therapist based in Marin County, CA.  I'm also a parent,  a partner, and a curious seeker. 

 

I provide individual therapy, couples therapy, and coaching for clients navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression relationship conflict, grief, trauma, family of origin conflict and exploration, and disordered eating & body image struggles. My approach is trauma-informed and compassionate, blending depth-oriented exploration with practical tools for change.

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Let's Connect.

Finding a therapist can feel like an overwhelming process.  I offer prospective clients an initial phone call to: ​​

  • Discuss your goals  

  • Learn more about my style

In order to make connecting as easy as possible, you may book a consultation at the link below, or fill out the form submission below and I will get back to you.

415-579-1954

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I typically respond within 1–2 business days. I look forward to connecting with you. 

Location & Hours

Therapist serving San Rafael, Marin County, and the greater Bay Area. Offering online therapy for clients across California.

Monday - Friday

9am - 4pm

Email: kate@kateleffeltherapy.com

Phone: 415-579-1954

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