Whatever you're struggling with or building, I’m here to help you take the first step with confidence
You don’t have to keep holding it all together on your own.
You’ve likely already done a lot of thinking, reflecting, and trying to figure things out on your own. But insight alone doesn’t always create change. That’s where deeper work comes in.
Start with what feels right.
My Current Offerings
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Trauma-informed & Integrative therapy to help you move through anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, identity shifts, and life transitions with clarity and depth. Inclusive and Affirming.
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Experiences designed to support connection, healing, and real-life integration through Holding the Holder.
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Strategic support for therapists and organizations looking to build strong referral networks and sustainable growth.
Offering individual teletherapy sessions for adults throughout California
Katherine Abdelkerim Los Angeles Therapist
Who am I?
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles with over a decade of experience in mental health.
My work is relational, direct, and grounded in helping people create meaningful, lasting change. As a multiracial therapist, I take a culturally attuned, holistic approach that honors each layer of a person’s experience.
Beyond therapy, I build spaces that bring people together, supporting both personal healing and professional connection.
My work extends into education, teaching, writing, and art, all rooted in one core intention:
Helping people feel more connected, included, aligned, and authentically themselves.
Empowering Therapy to Improve Self-esteem, Anxiety, & Trauma in Los Angeles
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You may appear put together on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected. I specialize in trauma therapy in Los Angeles for women who carry a lot and rarely slow down. Together, we work to process underlying experiences, reduce anxiety, and help you feel more grounded and present in your daily life.
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Early family dynamics often shape how you show up in relationships today. If you find yourself repeating patterns, overgiving, or feeling emotionally triggered in close relationships, therapy can help you understand and shift these patterns in a meaningful, lasting way.
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If you struggle to say no, prioritize others over yourself, or feel responsible for how others feel, you’re not alone. Therapy can help you build confidence, set healthy boundaries, and develop a stronger sense of self without guilt.
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If your mind feels constantly “on,” you’re mentally exhausted, or you struggle to relax, therapy can help you slow down, regulate your nervous system, and create a more sustainable way of living.
Therapy with me
Deeper work that helps you understand your patterns, so change actually lasts.
Consulting & Supervision
Strategic, relational support that strengthens your clinical work and helps you grow with intention.
Holding the Holder
A community with workshops and experiences focused on connection & education.
Reviews of my work
“I've had a chance to know Katherine professionally and personally, and she is the kind of clinician and leader you don’t come across often. She’s grounded, intuitive, and able to get to the heart of what her clients are experiencing while still making them feel safe, seen, and empowered. She has a skill for creating genuine, lasting professional relationships and building referral networks that actually work. She understands both the human and strategic sides of this field, which is a rare combination.
If you’re looking for someone who is not only a wonderful therapist but also a visionary in the behavioral health space, Katherine is it!”
— Athina Danilo, LMFT
“I’ve known Katherine for quite some time, and she’s truly one of the most incredible people. The way she shows up for her community and cares for her clients is genuinely inspiring. She recently hosted a beautiful event for her colleagues, and I felt so honored to be included. Seeing everyone come together with such excitement and support was really special, she always goes above and beyond.
— Moujan (Founder of HekMat Studio)
“Katherine brings tact, warmth, humility, and grounded competence to all of her clinical work. I have personally witnessed her skill across a variety of roles including therapist, clinical supervisor, educator, and clinical community organizer. She has a natural talent for helping clients to feel cared for, understood, and connected to their strengths and capacity for change. Her most recent work growing clinical support and referral networks brings tremendous value to her Los Angeles community; an offering that mitigates the clinical burnout rampant in our field, as well as creating opportunities for access to the kind of support that maximizes clinicians’ capacity to provide ethical and high quality client care.”
— Catie Rossi, LCSW
Ready to take the next step?
I am committed to making high-quality mental health care more accessible and inclusive. I understand that financial, cultural, and systemic barriers can impact how and when people seek support. My approach is grounded in meeting clients with both clinical depth and real-world awareness.
