About Katherine
Dr. Katherine (Kate) Bergam is a California-based licensed marriage and family therapist with 22 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, grief, anger, and relationship struggles.
Her style is warm and respectful. She aims to meet people where they are and to make the first steps feel manageable. Kate focuses on simple, practical conversations that lead to workable next steps.
Background and approach
She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and works with clients to try small experiments that change daily routines. Sessions often include problem-solving, planning, and learning new ways to talk about difficult feelings. She also supports people wrestling with body image, communication problems, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life concerns, loneliness, life purpose, panic attacks, self-love, and social anxiety.
These areas are approached with patience and a focus on real-life strategies rather than jargon. Therapy with Kate is collaborative. She individualizes the plan to fit each person’s needs and circumstances.
That may mean short-term coaching around a specific goal or longer work on habits and beliefs that get in the way. Her practice offers multiple ways to meet, including video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging. People who prefer different formats can find a style that fits their schedule and comfort level.
Approaches that fit real life and online care
Dr. Bergam uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on behavior and daily routines. One common approach is structured problem-solving, which breaks larger issues into small steps and practical tasks. It helps with sleep problems, anxiety, and habits that interfere with daily life. Another often-used method is skills-based coaching that teaches concrete tools for managing stress, attention differences like ADHD, and strong emotions. These sessions focus on skills you can practice between meetings rather than abstract talk.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will ask about your goals, try methods that match your needs, and adjust plans as you and she learn what works. That collaborative style makes it easier to find techniques that fit your life and your pace.
Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you talk face to face when a longer conversation is helpful. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, homework support, and ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for busy schedules and different comfort levels.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Experience
- 22 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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