Katherine Chan, Mental Health Therapist in CA
Hi, my name is Kat, and I’m glad you’re here. I am a licensed mental health therapist who offers online, telehealth therapy to clients across the entire state of California. I specialize in helping deep feelers with the struggles of being human. That may take the form of anxiety, depression, or trauma. It might mean having unique challenges as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) or Asian and Asian American. With all of my clients, I believe in the power of empathy, warmth, and a nonjudgmental approach.
Before I became a therapist, I went on my own journey as a therapy client. I found support for my own anxiety and trauma from the other side of the therapy chair. It allowed me to work through the past which had been weighing me down, gain more confidence in who I truly am, and develop more clarity about my path in life going forward.
Soon after, I left the corporate world to become a yoga teacher and mindfulness meditation faciliator. As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and proud INFP myself, I often felt a pull to connect with others on a deeper, more meaningful level. I realized that my strengths in perceptiveness and empathy were best suited to a field that truly celebrates our humanness, so I chose a path that allows me to support others on their own personal growth journeys: becoming a mental health therapist. As a Chinese-American woman from an immigrant family, I am especially passionate about working with women of color and those in the Asian American community.
Healing from anxiety, trauma, and life’s challenges isn’t easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. Let’s work together to create meaningful change and help you feel more empowered!
Working with me
I believe true healing happens in a space where you can fully be yourself, free from judgment. That’s what my therapy room feels like. I won’t tell you how to think or feel. Instead, my approach is always anchored by warmth, honesty, and kindness. This healing journey is about connecting you with your inner compass while also helping you identify the blind spots that are keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll explore your life challenges with openness—and even humor—because life itself is wild and unpredictable. Therapy here is a nurturing space that fosters self-trust, compassion, clarity, and the ability to break free from old patterns, paving the way for a more vibrant, fulfilling life.
My approach is…
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I believe that understanding and compassion in therapy allows people to open up and talk about hard things without being held back by worry.
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Trauma is the lasting impact of difficult experiences that you've been through. Our work together will be mindful and sensitive to that so you can begin to finally heal.
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I don't treat therapy sessions like a clinical doctor's appointment. Instead, we'll skip the psychology jargon and get to know you and your situation like real human beings.
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I get that you're here to create real change so I’m not the type of therapist who just sits back, listens, and nods. Together, we’ll actively collaborate to help you gain clarity, feel empowered, and take meaningful steps forward.
Education and Certifications
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist // California state #134150
[in progress] EMDR Advanced Certification
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification
200-Hour Meditation Teacher Certification
Licensure and Certifications
M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy // University of Southern California
B.A. // New York University
Education
I tend to work well with clients who…
are curious and open-minded by nature. They are interested in better understanding themselves and the world around them.
are ready for and motivated towards change (even if they're not sure how to get there. Not to worry... that's why I'm here!)
embrace the idea that healing and growth is a journey. While approaches like EMDR can often bring about positive change quickly, they know that this human life is a process that builds on little steps day-by-day.
Have questions or feel ready to take the next step?
Book a consultation today!
Let’s connect!
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