About

Hi there, I'm Katherine! Hi, my name is Kati Hoover and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Long Beach, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I enjoy working with adolescents and young adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, self esteem, and relationship issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients achieve their goals and start feeling better. My approach My approach to therapy is individualized based on the needs of the client. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies, together with commitment and behavior change strategies, to increase psychological flexibility. My focus I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for teens and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem and issues in relationships. I work to help my clients navigate these transitions and to build skills to allow them to deal with life's challenges in a more positive way and feel better about themselves. My communication style My communication style is open, direct, and supportive. I believe the key to a successful therapeutic relationship is creating an accepting, inclusive, non-judgmental environment where all my clients feel hear and respected. My journey to mental healthcare I decided to become a therapist because I have always wanted to help people. I cherish the opportunity to be a resource and support for people going through life challenges, & I enjoy seeing people making positive changes in their lives. My goals for you Setting goals for therapy should be a process that is done together between client & therapist after trust has been established. It is important to have goals in therapy in order to appreciate the progress a client is making.