Kate Rude, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #99789 & Clinical Supervisor (she/they)
Full legal name: Kathleen Rude
Psychotherapy has the greatest impact when it is collaborative and interactive, and much (if not all) of what traumatizes us is related to other humans. So, I believe that the interpersonal connection with one's (human) therapist is essential to healing. I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, empowering space where, together, we can explore, process & tackle the elements of life that challenge you, and celebrate your successes, joys & self-realization. I welcome your whole self into our time together - whether you’re feeling messy, angry, despondent or euphoric, I appreciate your complex inner world and hope to help you fully embrace it.
I am very passionate about the power of somatic work (bringing awareness of the body/nervous system) during the therapeutic process. We can get so disconnected from our body when we're upset but it offers SO much information about what is happening for us in any given moment. I find that somatic therapy deepens one's ability to process experiences & provides an ever-present tool for self-care & stress management.
For 12+ years, I’ve worked with folks who do all sorts of things with their lives - Including, but not limited to, artists, musicians, filmmakers, actors & writers, folks in the tech industry, & those in professional care-giving roles, including psychotherapists. I have a great deal of experience working with the children and partners of those who exhibit traits of narcissism & borderline personality disorder. As well, I love working with the LGBTQIA2SP+ community & those who explore expansive relationship structures (non-monogamy, polyamory, kink, etc.). I strive to work through a lens that is feminist, queer-affirming, sex-positive, anti-oppressive, anti-racist and not just trauma-informed, but extensively trauma-trained.
I completed my associateship at the Antioch University Counseling Center, a Los Angeles community clinic that prioritizes social justice, equity & intersectionality, where I’ve continued on as a clinical supervisor since 2020.
I’d love to hear from you & welcome the opportunity to be with you during your work toward deeper self-knowing.
Modalities
Psychodynamic/Attachment-Based/Depth Psychology
Somatic Therapy & Mindfulness (Hakomi)
LGBTQIA2SP+ Affirmative
Relational Therapy
Intersectional Feminism
Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy
Attachment-Focused EMDR
Services
Individual Adults
Couples/Intimate Partners
Adolescents/Families
Education
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
Antioch University, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
California State University, Long Beach
Affiliations
Areas of Focus
Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD & C-PTSD)
Anxiety (GAD), OCPD, Panic Disorder
Depression & Mood DIsorders
Grief, Loss & Life Transitions
Identity & Self-Worth
Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP)
Relationship/Intimacy Issues
Non-Monogamy, Polyamory, Diverse Relationship Structures
Sexuality & Kink
Gender Diversity, LGBTQIA2SP+ Identities
Codependency/CODA/Al-Anon
Children/Partners of Narcissistic & Borderline Parents/Partners
Therapists/Caregivers/Helping Professionals
Vicarious Trauma & Compassion Fatigue
ADHD & Neurodiversity
Perfectionism/Habitual Procrastination
Cutting/Self-Harm
Disordered Eating & Body Image
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
Anger/Rage Exploration & Management
Shame & Internalized Phobias
Existential Questioning
Psychosomatic Symptoms
Training
Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychology: Professional Training Level 1 & 2
The Hakomi Institute
Weaving Continuum into the Therapeutic Process
Embodywise / Continuum Movement
Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR): Level 1 & 2
Trauma Recovery/HAP
Attachment-Focused EMDR: Level 3
Parnell Institute
Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy: EFCT Externship
ICEEFT
Sex Therapy Certification Program: IN PROGRESS
Sexual Health Alliance
WPATH Standards of Care 8 for Mental Health Professionals
The Affirmative Couch
Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM): Level 1 & 2
Trauma Resource Institute
Domestic Violence 40 hr Training: DV Hotline Operator & Shelter Volunteer
Jewish Family Services
Associate/MFT/Clinical Supervisor
Antioch University Counseling Center
Clinical Supervisor
Colors: LGBTQ+ Youth Counseling Center
