Kati Rodriguez (she/they)

My Approach to Helping

I believe therapy is about intimately getting to know yourself, your environment, and what’s happened—or happening—to you. This can be extremely challenging, and I believe no one should do it alone. We all deserve safety in discomfort—I believe that this is where the most growth happens. Our lives are shaped by everything around us: systems, community, culture, race, ethnicity, gender, social norms, trauma, the land, and countless other factors. Coming to know who you are amongst all of that can be overwhelming to navigate. These factors shape how we relate to not only ourselves, but also those around us.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

My perspective on systems, people, and culture are informed by my bachelor’s education in Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic studies and work as an advocate for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. It is also informed by my own lived experience as a first generation Mexican-American, survivor, and former foster youth. I am passionate about working with the immigrant and BIPOC community, specifically those who are navigating complex trauma (childhood, intergenerational, relational), systems (i.e., foster care system, mental health system), and identity exploration.