Specializing in LGBTQ+ populations, including individuals, families, and couples, Kattie Bachar, MA, LMFT emphasizes identity development, intersectionality, decreasing stigma, and increasing self-actualization. Kattie’s clinical orientation is rooted in existential humanism and is informed by the belief that relationships are among the most ultimate of the healing forces. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance from California Institute of the Arts and received her Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Santa Barbara in 2017. Kattie has worked in a variety of local clinical settings, including the Pacific Pride Foundation, Family Service Agency, People Helping People, and Casa Serena, and is currently serving clients in private practice in downtown Santa Barbara.
- California Institute of the Arts: BFA Vocal Performance
- Antioch University Santa Barbara: MA Clinical Psychology
I believe that a combination of safety, encouragement, collaboration, and hard work is the foundation of a meaningful classroom experience. I encourage my students to tap into the power of the beginner’s mind as they embark on a path of life-long learning in service of themselves and others.
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health: WPATH
- CA Association of Marriage and Family Therapists: CAMFT
- SB Chapter of CA Association of Marriage and Family Therapists: SBCAMFT
- PSC-5011 Theories of Psychotherapy in Context;
- PSC-5240 Contemporary Theories of Psychotherapy;
- PSC-5071 Theories of Family Systems;
- PSC-5220 Group Theories;
- PSC-5040 Human Development and Diversity;
- PSC-5051 Multicultural Awareness: Self, Culture, and Context;
- PSC-5510 Community Mental Health;
- PSC-5372 Human Sexuality;
- PSC-6511 Practicum I: Clinical Evaluation and Crisis Intervention