Catherine Navarrete-Smith, LMFT, CA

About Catherine Navarrete-Smith

Focus areas

Anger Management

Learning Problems

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Anxiety

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Art Therapy

Compassion Focused

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Catherine Navarrete-Smith

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, anxiety, and personal growth. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs, providing support and practical tools to help you create meaningful change. If you're ready to explore a new path forward, I'd love to connect and see how we can work together. My approach I believe in a collaborative, compassionate, and strengths-based approach to therapy. My goal is to help clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change. I integrate evidence-based techniques tailored to each individual, couple, or family, drawing from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and mindfulness-based approaches. My focus I work with individuals, couples, and families facing challenges such as relationship issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and personal growth. Whether you're seeking to strengthen your relationship, improve communication, or work through personal struggles, I provide a supportive space to explore and heal. My communication style I strive to be warm, empathetic, and direct. I create a non-judgmental environment where you feel comfortable expressing yourself while gently challenging patterns that may hold you back. My approach balances active listening, insight, and practical guidance. My journey to mental healthcare I've always been drawn to understanding people—their emotions, relationships, and stories that shape them. My journey into mental health began with curiosity about human connection and a desire to help others navigate life's challenges. I earned my Master’s in Counseling from the University of Phoenix, equipping me with the skills and knowledge to support clients effectively on their healing journeys.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

University of Phoenix, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1619456076

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What practice does Catherine Navarrete-Smith work with?

Catherine Navarrete-Smith works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see Catherine Navarrete-Smith?

Catherine Navarrete-Smith frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Catherine Navarrete-Smith on their profile.