
Catherine Almanza, LMFT
About me
I am a California-licensed therapist with over four years of professional experience supporting clients through stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, relationship challenges, trauma, and depression. My approach is rooted in somatic and EMDR-based practices, drawing on the mind-body connection to support deep healing and emotional regulation. As a longtime yoga practitioner, I also integrate grounding, breathwork, and body awareness into the therapeutic process when helpful.
I believe in meeting each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Our work together will be tailored to your unique story, needs, and goals. Taking the first step toward therapy takes courage, and I honor you for being here.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
License information
CA LMFT 153924