Katerina Stafford, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Katerina Stafford

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Katerina Stafford

Hi there, I'm Katerina! My name is Katerina Stafford, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s in Psychology from California Polytechnic State University. I have been providing therapeutic services for over 20 years, specializing in individual, adolescent, and adult clients. My work focuses on personal growth, healing from trauma, and co-occurring mental health and substance use diagnoses. I am an LGBTQIA+ ally and fluent in Spanish. My approach I am a client-centered therapist who believes each client knows their own journey and needs. My role is to assist clients in finding direction by identifying patterns of thinking, family history, and experiences that shape how they approach the world. Every coping skill has served a positive purpose, even if it now causes challenges. The key is recognizing those coping mechanisms and adapting them to be more effective and beneficial. I incorporate CBT, DBT, Rogerian, Solution-Focused, IFS, and Psychodynamic approaches while maintaining mindfulness of the family systems my clients have or are part of. My focus While I often work with adolescents and young adults, I am comfortable supporting adults of all ages, especially those struggling with addiction, trauma, life transitions, and exploring a stronger sense of identity and role within their family, including family of origin. My communication style I am casual and personable while ensuring clients know I am professional and value their time and willingness to invest in their therapeutic journey. I strive to create a comfortable space where clients feel safe and accepted to speak in their own communication style. My journey to mental healthcare I have always been an empathic person. Although I began my academics in horticulture, I found myself drawn to psychology courses, which led me to pursue graduate work in psychology and ultimately a career in mental healthcare.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

California Polytechnic State University, Master's in Psychology

NPI number

1346463494

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What practice does Katerina Stafford work with?

Katerina Stafford works with Rula Health - San Diego.

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