Katie Richtiger LMFT #88767
Katie Richtiger LMFT #88767
Katie Richtiger LMFT #88767
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Clinical Supervisor for our Associate Team. I have been practicing therapy for the last 14 years seeing individuals, couples and families. I have a passion for taking an individualized approach in meeting your therapeutic goals.
I strongly believe in providing individuals, couples and families with a comfortable and supportive atmosphere to assist in overcoming obstacles of daily life, in which I take an individualized approach for the needs of each client. I assist clients in identifying needs currently met through unhealthy patterns of coping and find alternative coping mechanisms that can increase life fulfillment.
I believe that our thoughts play a role in our feelings, behavior and life satisfaction. I have a passion in assisting clients in identifying and reframing destructive thoughts patterns through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in addition to creating an emotional tool belt to support and manage symptoms that are creating life dissatisfaction.
Katie Richtiger LMFT #88767
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Clinical Supervisor for our Associate Team. I have been practicing therapy for the last 14 years seeing individuals, couples and families. I have a passion for taking an individualized approach in meeting your therapeutic goals.
I strongly believe in providing individuals, couples and families with a comfortable and supportive atmosphere to assist in overcoming obstacles of daily life, in which I take an individualized approach for the needs of each client. I assist clients in identifying needs currently met through unhealthy patterns of coping and find alternative coping mechanisms that can increase life fulfillment.
I believe that our thoughts play a role in our feelings, behavior and life satisfaction. I have a passion in assisting clients in identifying and reframing destructive thoughts patterns through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in addition to creating an emotional tool belt to support and manage symptoms that are creating life dissatisfaction.
Services and Modalities
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Bipolar
- Eating Disorders and Body Image
- Substance Use
- Self Esteem
- Relationship Issues
- Stress Management
- Life Transitions
- Parenting Support and Mental Health
- Pregnancy, Prenatal and Postpartum
- Work and Career Support
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Services and Modalities
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Bipolar
- Eating Disorders and Body Image
- Substance Use
- Self Esteem
- Relationship Issues
- Stress Management
- Life Transitions
- Parenting Support and Mental Health
- Pregnancy, Prenatal and Postpartum
- Work and Career Support
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Specialities
Mood Disorders
Anxiety, depression and associated disorders can decrease our functionality, reduce our everyday joy and fulfillment, increase isolation and decrease motivation to achieve goals. I strongly believe in providing individuals, couples and families with a comfortable and supportive atmosphere to assist in overcoming obstacles of daily life, in which I take an individualized approach for the needs of each client. I assist clients in identifying needs currently met through unhealthy patterns of coping and find alternative coping mechanisms that can increase life fulfillment.
Substance Abuse and Addiction
Substance abuse and addiction can a make our lives feel out of control and limit our ability to function in our jobs, relationships and areas of interest. Substances are often utilized as a coping tool to manage emotions that feel overwhelming. I assist clients in taking back control of their lives and identify effective coping tools to manage difficult emotions.
Eating Disorders
Disordered eating can be utilized as a coping tool when life feels out of control. Through the use of thought reframing, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness and emotional exploration, I assist clients in gaining confidence in their ability to address difficult emotions and experiences in a healthy way.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD is often related to deficits in mental health and self-esteem, in which one can feel overwhelmed, out of control, anxious, depressed and agitated. It can often create negative inner narratives that we are not capable of goals we would like to reach in life. Many individuals are diagnosed later in life, as they may have created protective factors that did not show their inner struggle to teachers or caregivers early on in life. I work with individuals to create systems to better manage executive dysfunction, paralysis, overwhelm and self esteem.
Parenting
As a parent myself, I deeply enjoy working with parents on the unique blend of highs and lows associated with this journey. I am passionate in validating the challenges of parenting while building tool kits to crate the highest fulfillment in this role.
Education and Qualifications
California State University, Northridge
B.A., Psychology, May 2009
California State University, Northridge
M.S., Marriage and Family Therapy, December 2011
License No. and State: 88767 Board of Behavioral Sciences
Membership: CAMFT
Experience and Training
Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation
My practicum was completed at Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation, where I provided individual and family therapy for those suffering from severe mental illness; in addition to facilitating life skills and multi-family groups.
Pacific Shores Hospital
Safe Harbor Programs
Concurrently, I completed my traineeship at Pacific Shores Hospital in Oxnard, California as an individual, group and family therapist for those suffering from eating and co-occurring disorders.
Upon completion of my practicum, I continued with my specialties of mood disorders, eating disorders and addiction by working as a primary therapist at Pacific Shores Hospital and Safe Harbor programs.
My tenure at both treatment centers provided me with substantial experience in providing individual, group, couples and family therapy to adolescents, adults and their families.
KLEAN Treatment Center
I began my career as a licensed marriage and family therapist at KLEAN Treatment Centers, specializing in addiction and co-occurring disorders. I started as a primary therapist in the intensive outpatient and outpatient program. I was promoted in 2016 and served as program director of both programs until 2018.
Muse Treatment Center
Following I served as a primary therapist, Assistant Clinical Director and most recently as Clinical Director at Muse Treatment Center.
Private Practice
Valencia Therapy Services
While working in treatment, I began my dream of opening a private practice in addition to joining Valencia Therapy Services as a private practitioner. I have felt fortunate to continue this life goal as a telehealth provider throughout California. I look forward to meeting you.