Individual Therapy and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for adults facing depression, burnout, life transitions, or the lingering impact of trauma in Redwood City, CA
Your journey isn’t about fixing yourself.
It’s about understanding how you adapted—and meeting that
with compassion.
You’re here because something in your life hurts, and you’re ready to face it with more honesty and compassion.
You’re not here because something is wrong with you.
You may have accomplished a lot, yet it no longer feels fulfilling. You’ve been doing everything “right,” but something deeper still isn’t being met.
Maybe the critical voice in your head has been getting louder. Or you might be tired of holding everything together while feeling like you are falling apart.
If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship strain or divorce, parenting stress, or the impact of trauma, you're not alone, and you don't have to navigate things on your own anymore.
Therapy can help you reconnect to your core values and uncover your authentic self.
You may have accomplished a lot, yet it no longer feels fulfilling. You’ve been doing everything “right,” but something deeper still isn’t being met.
Maybe the critical voice in your head has been getting louder. Or you might be tired of holding everything together while feeling like you are falling apart.
If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship strain or divorce, parenting stress, or the impact of trauma, you're not alone, and you don't have to navigate things on your own anymore.
Therapy can help you reconnect to your core values and uncover your authentic self.
I’m Dr. Kari, a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping people like you reconnect to what really matters for them. Together, we can interrupt cycles of stress, perfectionism, and self-doubt, and begin the journey toward grounded, meaningful change.
My approach is collaborative and relational, rooted in deep compassion. I will listen deeply and guide gently, but I’ll also challenge you when it serves your goals. Humor, imagery, embodiment, breathwork, and deep respect for your inner wisdom are all parts of our toolkit.
Meet Dr. Kari
From the outside, things may look “fine.” You’re capable, insightful, often the one people count on. But inside? You’re tired. Stretched thin. Wrestling with thoughts and patterns that won’t quiet down.
If you’re longing for deeper clarity, more ease, or simply new ways to feel in your own life, you’re in the right place.
When you've been living with depression, overwhelm, or a harsh inner critic, it's hard to imagine anything different. But therapy can create space for new ways of being.
a grounded way forward
– You’re standing at the edge of a big life transition or longing for more meaning
– You’re navigating parenting stress, divorce, or painful family patterns
– You’re exploring late-diagnosed neurodivergence or healing from trauma
– You’re wrestling with a harsh inner critic, depression, or chronic anxiety
– You’re a high-functioning adult who feels overwhelmed or emotionally stuck
You might recognize yourself in one (or more) of these:
Therapy is a space to slow down, feel supported, and start reshaping your life from the inside out.
Those fears are more common than you think. But here’s what I know to be true: change is still possible.
It’s okay to invest in your own care—even (and especially) if you’re used to putting others first. Caring for yourself is caring for others at the same time.
You might be wondering... “Do I even have the time? Is this really worth the money? What if I’m just... too much?”
You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, maybe even tried therapy before. But things haven’t really shifted—at least not in the way you hoped they would.
“I feel incredibly fortunate to be working with Dr. Kari. She's compassionate and accepting, and has helped me to look more closely at the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are impacting my life. She truly ‘sees’ me as an individual and tailors her approach to treatment accordingly. I came to her feeling stuck—but with her gentle guidance, I've been able to make real progress toward achieving my therapeutic goals.”
Shelley
She truly ‘sees’ me as an individual and tailors her approach to treatment accordingly.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the support and guidance I’ve received from Dr. Kari. She has helped me become much more aware of the connection between my mind and body, which has brought me a lot of relief from anxiety and stress. Because of our work together, I feel more grounded and better equipped to handle the challenges that come up in daily life. I also deeply appreciate her calm presence and compassionate support—it makes it easy to open up and feel safe. I can’t recommend her enough.”
- Katie
Because of our work together, I feel more grounded and better equipped to handle the challenges that come up in daily life.
“Working with Dr. Kari has been transformative for my mental health. She excels at creating a safe space from day 1: she listens without judgement, provides genuine compassion, and gently guides me to look deep and find my own answers and insights. I feel more grounded, self-compassionate, and self-aware which helps me make better choices and build healthier relationships that are more in line with what I value. I can't overstate how much our work together has helped me grow.”
- Jackie
I can't overstate how much our work together has helped me grow.
“When I first started seeing Dr. Kari, a lifetime of ingrained self-criticism had me condemning myself for not being 'the best' at everything. Dr. Kari met me where I was, and has consistently shown me the power of self-compassion. She helps me understand and thoughtfully balance all the many parts of myself, and working with her has completely changed my attitude, reactions, and outlook—for the better.”
- MJ
Working with her has completely changed my attitude, reactions, and outlook — for the better.
“I have been working with Dr. Kari for several years and have been so glad to have a partner and guide through some difficult times and some fairly seismic life transitions. She finds the right way to both challenge and support me through transformative change in my life. Her approach has been flexible and dynamic, listening to what I need and truly want, and she is always compassion-led—reminding me often to give myself grace, patience, and support.”
— Kim
Her approach has been flexible and dynamic, listening to what I need and truly want
LIVE YOUR VALUES
UNCOVER CHOICES
FIND CLARITY
QUIET THE NOISE
CREATE SPACE
With the support of ketamine assisted psychotherapy, some clients are able to access insights and emotional shifts that feel less available in traditional talk therapy alone.
Over time, things begin to feel a little lighter. The spirals loosen. Your inner critic softens. The tightness in your chest lessens and you start responding instead of reacting. Relationships improve. You touch joy.
Sometimes the process happens through conversation. Sometimes, through expanded states of awareness.
If you’re curious about Individual Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, or still wondering if this kind of support is right for you, I invite you to reach out for a free consultation. We will explore your needs, answer your questions, and see if working together feels like a good fit.
Healing begins with connection—and the first step is simply a conversation.
