Marriage and Family Therapist Intern at Community Counseling Associates, specializing in trauma and addiction. Licensed Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor, LCi12940119. AA degrees in Chemical Dependency Studies, Human Services, Social Services, and Liberal Arts, American River College, 2000. Bachelors of Science in Counseling Psychology and Biblical Studies, William Jessup University, 2009, Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy #101020, Western Seminary, Rocklin, 2013.

Trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, and Comprehensive Resource Model.

Passionate about helping individuals, groups, families, and couples build a new life.  Trauma Therapy, Addiction and Codependency Counseling that integrate mind, body and spirit and related issues such as codependency. Facilitating the relapse prevention process once an individual completes the initial stages of their recovery and is learning how to enjoy a clean and sober lifestyle. 20 years of experience in speaking and training organizations, schools and churches about healing trauma, addiction recovery and spirituality, and facilitating groups. Experienced in providing team and leadership training for churches and small organizations. To schedule an appointment: bfield1434@comcast.net or 916-207-3111.

Specialties:

Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress, Trauma

Kate Nesbitt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her Bachelor of Art’s Degree in Human Behavior Psychology and her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, with an emphasis in Spiritual Psychology.

Kate began her career counseling children in the Santa Monica school system, working extensively with the effects of trauma on early childhood development and family systems.  Kate moved from working with children and their families to opening a private practice in Santa Monica where she has focused on helping adults with a wide range of challenges, from anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, to relationship problems and life transition issues. Kate is particularly proud to be working, in partnership with the Veteran’s Administration Choice Program, treating veterans with PTSD resulting from their military experiences.

Kate has participated in numerous trainings over the years that have added to her expertise in trauma treatment. She studied Body/Mind Integrated Therapy with Dr. Ronald Alexander for five years early in her career. This modality, drawing upon Buddhist, Gestalt and Attachment Theory psychologies, increases clients’ awareness of their bodies in order to be more grounded, and to feel and process their difficult emotions. Kate is also trained in the trauma treatment modalities of EMDR and Brainspotting.

Finally, Kate is trained in Comprehensive Resource Management (CRM). Kate regards CRM as a beautiful coming together of all of the modalities she has learned over the past 20-plus years combined with new, cutting edge techniques backed by a clear understanding of our neurobiology. She is delighted to now use this gentle system that helps to integrate the mind, body and spirit by utilizing the breath, and mindful awareness of the body and emotions, to provide clients with the possibility for deep healing from all manner of trauma.