Hi, I’m Katie Mitchel
I see therapy as a partnership, not a hierarchy. I don't follow a rigid script because your experience is unique; my goal is to ensure you feel seen and supported as we navigate this transition together.
My Approach & Values
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Authenticity Over Perfection
My practice is a space where you can drop the performance of being okay and get honest about the messy reality of your experience. We focus on who you actually are, not who you feel pressured to be.
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Partnership Over Hierarchy
I view therapy as a collaborative partnership, not a top-down clinical process. I move away from rigid, standardized protocols to ensure our work is guided by your unique needs. You are the expert on your life; I am here to provide the scaffolding and support.
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Support as Infrastructure
I treat your well-being as a clinical necessity, not an indulgence. We focus on the practical restoration of your agency by setting sustainable boundaries, managing the mental load, and prioritizing the foundational needs that allow you to move from surviving to thriving.
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Identity Integration
Postpartum is a total recalibration of self, not just a physical recovery. I specialize in navigating the invisible shift of matrescence, helping you untangle your old identity from your new role so that you don't lose your sense of self in the process.
About Me
My commitment to perinatal mental health is rooted in my own transition into motherhood. Navigating the gap between the curated expectations of parenthood and the complex reality of the postpartum experience led me to specialize in supporting others through this profound identity shift. While my primary specialization is reproductive and perinatal mental health, I also provide individual psychotherapy for adults navigating major life transitions, anxiety, and identity shifts. Learn more about individual therapy here.
Location
Sessions are available both in person and online. Whether you prefer the comfort of a private office or the ease of meeting from home, the choice is yours. In-person appointments take place in a calm and welcoming space in Atascadero, CA.
Areas of Focus
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Perinatal Grief and Loss
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Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
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Postpartum Support
Navigate the transition
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Find your center
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Integrate the identity of becoming
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Navigate the transition ✳︎ Find your center ✳︎ Integrate the identity of becoming ✳︎
Support For Every Step of the Journey
It’s okay to ask for help. If you’re ready to explore therapy—or even if you’re just curious—schedule a free consultation today. Let’s talk about what you need and how we can support you.