Katherine Butler, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Katherine Butler

Focus areas

Adoption Counseling

Chronic Impulsivity

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Impulse Control Disorder (ICD)

Self Esteem Issues

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Insomnia

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Art Therapy

Compassion Focused

Attachment-based

Expressive Arts

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Katherine Butler

I will help you break old patterns, understand yourself, and move forward with clarity. I'm direct, attuned, and deeply human. Therapy with me is honest, grounded, and genuinely supportive. My approach blends insight, emotional attunement, and practical strategies to help you move forward with intention. I create a grounded, supportive space My approach I draw on ACT, Narrative therapy, attachment theory, and trauma-informed approaches, but I'm always guided by what actually works for you. Together, we explore beliefs, stories, and survival strategies that have shaped your life, especially the ones that may have once served you but no longer do. My focus I work with individuals and couples across the lifespan. My clients range from children learning how to express big feelings, to teens navigating identity and pressure, to adults facing relationship patterns, anxiety, or major life transitions. I also work with couples stuck in repetitive conflict, unsure of how to communicate without escalating. My communication style My communication style is direct, warm, and deeply attuned. I am not a therapist who sits quietly and nods while you talk-I'm engaged, curious, and responsive. I bring a human, relatable presence into the room. I'm comfortable using humor when it fits, asking thoughtful questions, and acknowledging the complexity of what you are facing. My journey to mental healthcare I started therapy myself during a difficult period of my life. With therapy, I was able to see my way out of this situation and into a new, more positive life. I became a therapist because I wanted to give what I had received. In my previous life, I was a music teacher; I still hold a strong connection to the arts.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

Education and training

Dominican University of California, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1689160012

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What practice does Katherine Butler work with?

Katherine Butler works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

What are common reasons for patients to see Katherine Butler?

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