Kate Jablonski, PsyD
Affirming Health, Inc.
Kate Jablonski, PsyD
they/them, she/her
ABOUT ME
Hi! I'm Kate, a therapist in San Francisco, California. My integrative psychotherapy practice centers around empowering you to live the life that you want (and helping you figure out what exactly that looks like). My style is warm, authentic, nonjudgmental and curious. In session, you'll lead the way to explore the themes that are important to you. I'll be right there with you, offering support and encouraging brave introspection. When appropriate, I can provide psychoeducation, lead grounding exercises, teach coping skills, and introduce therapeutic tools. Throughout our work together, I may use humor and I will always promote self-compassion.
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IDENTITY AND EXPERIENCE
I am a nonbinary white queer able-bodied nerd and I specialize in providing gender-affirming therapy to people who identify as transgender, nonbinary, fluid, questioning, gender expansive, agender, and/or fall somewhere else along the gender spectrum.
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I have specialized experience working with people living with chronic pain or illness, cardiac issues, and for people adjusting to cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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QUALIFICATIONS
I am a clinical psychologist licensed to practice in California (PSY 32998). I received my doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2020 from the University of San Francisco. I trained mostly in healthcare settings, including primary care clinics at Highland Hospital, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, and the Bedford VA. I completed a postdoctoral Health Psychology Fellowship at California Pacific Medical Center.
Integrative Psychotherapy
Integrative psychotherapy combines a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to fit you and your unique situation. Here is a bit about some styles that we may use:
Person-Centered
Every person has the natural tendency to grow and change in positive ways, especially when encouraged to flourish. My goal is to provide a nurturing environment for you to explore the issues that are important to you.
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Cognitive-Behavioral
Sometimes people get stuck in negative thought and behavior cycles. Cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques can introduce new ways of interacting with intrusive thoughts, and encourage behavior changes to help get you unstuck.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Painful experiences are a part of life. ACT can help you coexist with painful experiences, focus on your values, and do what is truly meaningful for you even when you experience pain.
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Mindfulness
People often find themselves worrying about the future or ruminating about the past. Mindfulness, or becoming aware of the present moment without judgment, can help you connect with yourself, people around you, and your environment.
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