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Katie Leoni, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
PSY 30456
415-967-1378
drkatieleoni@gmail.com
Katie Leoni, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
PSY 30456
415-967-1378
drkatieleoni@gmail.com
About Dr. Leoni
My approach to psychotherapy is supportive, goal-oriented, and empathic. I aim to tailor treatment to meet the specific needs of each client as well as to cultivate a safe and supportive relationship in which my clients feel heard and respected. I assist clients in exploring unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that are preventing them from living the life they want. By combining the most effective interventions grounded in scientific research with a strengths-based approach that emphasizes each person’s positive qualities, I work together with my clients to achieve their therapy goals. My hope is to provide clients with a deeper understanding of ways in which unhelpful patterns have been developed and maintained as well as concrete skills for addressing these concerns. With this approach, I hope that each client leaves therapy with a stronger sense of confidence in their ability to tackle future obstacles and challenges.
My approach to psychotherapy is supportive, goal-oriented, and empathic. I aim to tailor treatment to meet the specific needs of each client as well as to cultivate a safe and supportive relationship in which my clients feel heard and respected. I assist clients in exploring unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that are preventing them from living the life they want. By combining the most effective interventions grounded in scientific research with a strengths-based approach that emphasizes each person’s positive qualities, I work together with my clients to achieve their therapy goals. My hope is to provide clients with a deeper understanding of ways in which unhelpful patterns have been developed and maintained as well as concrete skills for addressing these concerns. With this approach, I hope that each client leaves therapy with a stronger sense of confidence in their ability to tackle future obstacles and challenges.
Clinical Specialties
- Anxiety Disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, worry, panic, OCD, and phobias)
- Mood Disorders (depression and bipolar disorder)
- Sleep Disturbances, including insomnia and nightmares
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Stress management and coping skills
- Relational problems (e.g. relational conflict and/or dissatisfaction, grief/loss, breakups/divorce, role transitions)
Treatments
I draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches in order to provide treatment that is up-to-date and effective. Modalities that I use include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Education and Training
I earned my doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP), an APA-accredited program in San Francisco, CA. During my graduate training, I worked at an intensive outpatient adult chemical dependency program and various community mental health centers. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at University of the Pacific Counseling and Psychological Services. Before beginning graduate school, I held various positions at a residential treatment facility for adolescent males in San Rafael, CA. I obtained my undergraduate degree in Child Development and Psychology from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.