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- Stress and anxiety
- Sleep and insomnia
- Grief and loss
About Katherine
LMFT in California with 22 years of experience, Dr. Katherine (Kate) Bergam helps people manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, self-esteem concerns, career issues, ADHD symptoms, relationship strain, grief, anger, and coaching needs. She works with adults who want practical ways to feel steadier in daily life. Sessions focus on clear goals and usable steps rather than long lectures.
Kate centers sessions on what the person brings that day. She listens for immediate stressors like panic attacks, insomnia, or a recent loss, and then uses direct conversation to prioritize what to address first. Conversations include skill-building for sleep and anxiety, strategies for handling anger, and planning around work or career choices.
Her style is straightforward and procedural. She helps people try small changes between sessions and then reviews what worked. When clients mention relationship problems or communication breakdowns, she focuses on specific skills they can practice.
She also supports people dealing with body image, hoarding tendencies, social anxiety, isolation, and end-of-life issues in hospice or bereavement contexts. For ADHD and attention challenges she works on concrete organizational and coping strategies rather than abstract theory.
Getting started involves a short questionnaire and setting a first session where goals and a basic plan are agreed. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Bergam uses practical, evidence-based techniques to address common problems. Cognitive-behavioral methods involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; these are useful for anxiety, panic, and sleep difficulties. Behavioral skills work focuses on specific routines and habits such as sleep hygiene, activity scheduling, and small exposure steps for social anxiety or avoidance. These methods break larger problems into manageable tasks and concrete homework items.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. She will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That collaborative stance means the plan can change if a strategy isn’t producing results.
Confirm the session formats she currently offers before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people practice skills in their usual environments and then review what happened in the next appointment.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, self-esteem, career issues, ADHD, relationship strain, grief, anger, and coaching topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a direct, goal-focused approach that emphasizes skills and small practical changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience as a clinician working with a broad range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Fees vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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