Kathleen Palma, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Kathleen Palma

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Alcoholism

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Emotional Disturbance

Anger Management

Behavioral Problems

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Emotionally Focused

Attachment-based

Existential

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Family Systems

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kathleen Palma

Hi there, I'm Kathleen! Hello, I'm Kathy! My name is Kathy Palma, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I live in Santa Monica, California, but I work with clients across the state via Telehealth. I work with adults and adolescents 15 years and over, specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, and relationships. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, and a Psychodynamic approach to help clients discover their inner strengths to increase their well-being. I earned my Master's in Psychology from Phillips Graduate University, which has deeply informed my understanding of how thoughts, feelings, and actions affect behavior. My approach My approach depends on each client's needs. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Psychology, as both help identify and cultivate strengths, leading to meaning and purpose in life. My focus I work well with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, addiction, anger issues, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and parenting. My communication style I provide a safe, comfortable place for you to talk about anything. I am sensitive to your concerns and want your therapy time to be with someone who listens without judgment. My journey to mental healthcare I became a therapist to help others with their problems. As a mom to seven grown children and a music teacher at a grammar school, I was always involved with families. Through my training, I learned how thoughts, feelings, and actions affect behavior. I want to help others build better relationships with themselves and others, grow and flourish, and find meaning and purpose. My goals for you During the first sessions, we define what you want to accomplish. Together, we set and adjust your goals as needed.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Parenting Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

Phillips Graduate University, Master's in Psychology

NPI number

1396382073

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What practice does Kathleen Palma work with?

Kathleen Palma works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kathleen Palma?

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