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Dr. Katherine Walker, CA Psychologist 15553

Experienced psychologist for complex life challenges
  • Over 30 years experience
  • Therapist and manager background
  • Works with serious mental illness

About Dr. Katherine Walker

Dr. Katherine Walker is a newly retired, middle-aged clinician who spent more than 30 years working for a large health care organization as both a therapist and a manager. Over the course of her career she worked with a wide range of people, from those experiencing serious mental illness such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia to individuals coping with life transitions like divorce, bereavement, and job stress.

Her academic path began with an undergraduate degree at UC Berkeley, followed by a brief period working as a respiratory therapist before she attended graduate school at the California School of Professional Psychology. That combination of clinical training and hands-on healthcare experience informed a practical, empathic approach to care.

Dr. Walker bases her work on a strong conviction that people possess inherent goodness and resilience, and she attributes therapeutic progress primarily to the effort clients bring to the process, guided by her clinical input. She holds the credential CA Psychologist 15553, indicating she is licensed as a psychologist in California.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameMidlife crisisMood disordersPostpartum depressionSelf-harmSelf-love

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Psychodynamic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Katherine Walker have?

Dr. Katherine Walker has 32 years of experience.

Is Dr. Katherine Walker a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential CA Psychologist 15553, a license as a psychologist in California. License details: CA Psychologist 15553.

In which languages does Dr. Katherine Walker provide therapy?

Dr. Katherine Walker provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Katherine Walker located?

Dr. Katherine Walker is located in California.

How can I work with Dr. Katherine Walker as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Katherine Walker through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Katherine Walker work with international clients?

Dr. Katherine Walker does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Katherine Walker cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Therapy



Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns influence current emotional bonds. It helps people understand fears of abandonment, difficulties with trust, and recurring relationship patterns by exploring how past connections shape present responses.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own goals. In this approach the therapist supports the client’s self-discovery and growth, which is helpful for people working on self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers concrete strategies to address anxiety, depression, addictive patterns, and stress by teaching practical skills for changing unhelpful thinking and behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Walker works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend methods to match the individual rather than adhering to a single technique.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging adds flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and life changes. These formats allow continuity of care across locations and support ongoing, practical work between sessions.

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