KATE LEFFEL

A little bit about me...

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For as long as I can remember, I've been interested in people's stories.  It's not surprising then that I ended up doing the work I do.  When working with individuals and couples, I listen to their story and:

• help them make sense of it

• acknowledge the struggles and the strengths

• find new ways to understand the stories so they aren't so painful

• allow them to find strength in their experience and to move forward to create new stories

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My goal is to help people move forward in wellness and balance, with confidence to enjoy new experiences and new tools to use when we inevitably face future challenges.  

I have a Masters in Counseling Psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, and a B.A. in Psychology from Claremont McKenna College.  I have specialized training in EFT for couples.  In addition to private practice, I have volunteered to work with teens and young adults at the Greenlight Clinic.  I've also worked at a residential treatment program for women struggling with substance abuse addiction and co-occurring mental illness.  Prior to pursuing my Masters, I worked 10+ years in the corporate world doing brand marketing for global brands and Fortune 500 companies.

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On a personal level, I bring to my work my own experiences of being human, just like you.  I have my own stories of “sitting on the couch,” trying to make sense of relationships, breakups, marriage, transition to parenthood, self-esteem, managing stress and anxiety, finding meaning in my career, and striking a work-life balance.  And I believe I’m a better person for it.  

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My areas of specialty include: Anxiety, Depression, Couples, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Body Image, Disordered Eating, Career Transitions.

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