Diane Kato, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Diane Kato

Focus areas

Anxiety

Life Transition

Sport / Performance Counseling

Coping Mechanism Development

Parenting Counseling

Stress

Depression

Self Esteem Issues

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Culturally Sensitive

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Diane Kato

Hi there, I'm Diane! My name is Diane Kato. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 23 years in behavioral health. I earned my Bachelor's degree from California State University, Sacramento. I view therapy as a journey with blocks that hinder your path to self-healing. As a therapist, I use person-centered, mindfulness, bi-lateral stimulation (Adaptive Information Processing model (AIP)/EMDR), cognitive-behavioral, art, play, sand-tray, and other therapy styles to guide you toward healing and healthy coping skills. My approach I work with you to identify the best therapeutic approach. Often, I use 3 to 4 different approaches per session. With most clients, we develop relaxation skills, safe place visualization, and positive communication skills in the first phase. In the second phase, I help you automatically use healthy coping and relaxation skills when activated. We may use the AIP model to reprocess small and large traumas. I also work with parents and children to develop healthier relationships. Depending on the parent-child relationship and child’s age, I might use Incredible Parenting, Parent Child Interaction, Nurtured Heart, or Family Systems models. The final stage is closure, where we continue to instill healthy coping skills and develop a plan if symptoms reoccur. At the end, most clients feel lighter, less overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed. My focus I work with adults and children who have experienced small and big traumas. Some clients are parents feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or confused about next parenting steps. I also enjoy working with Asian and Senior populations. My goals for you During the first session, I ask what you want to work on. Therapeutic goals can be developed in the first stage and adjusted based on your needs.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Parenting Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

California State University, Sacramento (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1629240528

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What practice does Diane Kato work with?

Diane Kato works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see Diane Kato?

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