Meet Katie doyle, LMFT PMH-C
Let today be the day you decide you matter!
If you could just finish all the things, then you could finally rest. Taking time for yourself without feeling guilty.
After all, you take care of everyone else and always volunteer to do more; someone has to.
You already matter, even when there are dirty dishes and laundry! Schedule a consult with me today, and take care of you.
You’re in the right place.
You can dream big and be happy.
I am a mom and an ambitious, caring person. I am often reading 2-3 books, knitting 1-2 projects, planning playdates for my kiddos’ school, exercising, and checking in on a friend in need. It is fair to say that I want a lot out of life! All these things bring me joy and enrich my family, but without balance and rest, my family and I suffer.
What brings you joy? What if you allowed yourself to dream big? What’s getting in your way? I will teach you how to build systems that flow smoothly, quiet that loud critical voice inside, and set boundaries so your dreams are sustainable. What if your big dreams came true?
My style
I want you to have it all from the big dream life to the simple pleasures.
We each get 24 hours a day. Yes, you, me, your partner, and even that mom who looks perfect and has way more on her plate than you. We all get 24 hours a day. But our days are not structured the same. We will look at your days and see what is getting the majority of your time, your priorities, and explore what is not worth your time. I teach my clients to optimize, develop effective strategies to prioritize, and say “no” even when feeling guilty.
In order to prioritize your time well, we need to know what you value. What do you truly care about? Has it changed since becoming a parent? If you don’t know what you care about, that’s OK! I know how to help you identify your values.
Ideally, when we let our values guide our behaviors, we will feel happy and proud. When emotions guide our behaviors, we will often “get it wrong” and feel guilty, resentful, or ashamed. For example, I don’t value yelling at my kids, but when I am angry, scared, or tired, it sometimes happens.
My guiding values
Compassion
I want to know and feel your pain as well as your joy in life. Mistakes are how we learn, and painful emotions can arise when we make mistakes. With a compassionate approach, we can embrace mistakes and continue on the journey of finding joy in life.
Trust - Safety
Therapy with me is a safe space to explore your darkest, scariest thoughts. Whatever you are going through is welcome; all judgments are left outside our room! Nothing is “too much” or “wrong.”
Family
I have two kids, a husband, and four lovely pets. My family means everything to me. Taking care of my own needs positively impacts my entire family. I am eager to learn about your dreams for yourself as well as for your family.
Learning
I invest time and energy in learning each week. I stay up to date on quality resources and research to guide my work as a therapist. I devour books, trainings, and podcasts on improving work-life balance, burnout, mental load, and healthy relationships through boundaries.
Postpartum
Anxiety
Grief
Training & Education
Specialized Training In:
Perinatal Mental Health - Postpartum Mental Health
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT
Grief and Loss
Anxiety and OCD: Exposure Response Prevention ERP and I-CBT
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist LMFT in the states of Washington (LF60235785) and California (49542)
Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional PMH-C
Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology, University of San Francisco
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, San Francisco State University