I am licensed in California with 35 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Commitment issues, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy
CA LMFT 31161
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Dr. Thomas is an experienced, friendly, and professional therapist, who has good insights and a compassionate approach. I’ve found her to be very helpful with talking through thoughts and identifying growth areas and thinking of how to improve. She helped me walk through a very hard season, and I would be happy to go to her again if I needed that kind of help in the future.
Written on Apr 07, 2026 after therapy with Katarina for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Awesome
Written on Jan 13, 2026 after therapy with Katarina for 2 years and 11 months on issues concerning anger management, and career difficulties
Dr. Thomas is so encouraging and knowledgeable! She has helped me get down to the root of my issues and explore solutions that work for my time of life. She’s so easy to talk to and I look forward to our sessions each week.
Written on Dec 15, 2025 after therapy with Katarina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and parenting issues
Knowledgable and compassionate. Very helpful!
Written on Nov 04, 2025 after therapy with Katarina for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
I can honestly say it’s been one of the most validating and helpful experiences I’ve had in therapy. She listens with genuine care, offers insightful feedback, and creates a space that feels safe and non-judgmental. Her willingness to help is impactful during my healing journey.
Written on Jul 21, 2025 after therapy with Katarina for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and coaching
Dr. Thomas is as good as it gets re listening and providing useful feedback and advice.
Written on Mar 11, 2025 after therapy with Katarina for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts