Kristina Catuiza, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Kristina Catuiza

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Depression

Self Esteem Issues

Anxiety

Drug Addiction

Stress Management

Coping Mechanism Development

Dual Diagnosis

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Person-Centered

Humanistic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Somatic

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kristina Catuiza

Hi there, I'm Kristina! My name is Kristina Catuiza, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Santa Monica, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I hold a Master's in Counseling from Pepperdine University. I am privileged to join you on your journey in therapy. Many of us struggle daily with issues like anxiety, stress, depression, anger, or just feeling misunderstood. We may feel stuck and ashamed at our inability to just will ourselves into being "better." My aim is to make a space for you to feel empowered to process and create the change you hope to see in your life. I have experience working with adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma, substance use, and other personal challenges. I have a warm and caring approach to my clients, and I value personal preferences in the therapy experience. My approach My practice is rooted in strengths-based and solutions-focused techniques, pulling from modalities such as cognitive-behavioral and humanistic/person-centered therapies. My approach includes unstructured interviews, observation, and open-ended questionnaires. Humanistic therapy emphasizes the importance of being your true self in order to lead the most fulfilling life. It's based on the principle that everyone has their own unique way of looking at the world. This view can impact your choices and actions. My approach really boils down to the relationship I have with my client-rooted in respect and empathy with a healthy dose of humor and relatability. My communication style My communication style is calm, accommodating, and personable. I want my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about anything, and I pride myself on my ability to listen without judgment.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

Pepperdine University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1174041669

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What practice does Kristina Catuiza work with?

Kristina Catuiza works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

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