Kay Pickering
Email
kay_p@myolcc.org
Phone
(408) 409-5477
Taking New Clients?
Yes
Telehealth/In-Person?
Both
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
LMFT #149531 exp 9/30/28
Hi! My name is Kay Pickering (she/they). I am honored to provide affirming psychotherapy to Queer and Trans, Neurodivergent, and Disabled clients. I received my Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chico State University and have been working as a therapist with clients across California since 2021. Identities I hold include being Queer, Agender, White, and AuDHD. When not working, I can be found hanging out with my 2 cats in the sun, watching D20, or crafting!
In the therapy room, I have been described as warm, curious, and supportive. I meet clients with curiosity and collaboration; I believe you are the expert in your own story and I am here as a support and guide as you pursue your goals for growth. I utilize a narrative framework to gain a deep understanding of your unique journey and the stories that have formed along the way. I bring knowledge about neuro-, gender-, sexuality-, and relational- diversity to support you in exploring your identities and embracing your authentic self. I couple this exploration with teaching skills such as mindfulness, harm reduction, thought challenging, and radical acceptance to help you cope with life stressors, trauma, and other challenges.
The work I do with clients often includes:
-Revisiting old narratives with a new compassionate lens
-Unlearning internalized messages of homo-/transphobia, ableism, grind culture, and more
-Deconstructing masking and increasing space for authentic expression and genuine connection to self
-Coping with ongoing grief related to neurodivergence and chronic health issues
-Building self-compassion and acceptance
-Mapping of sensory experiences & needs, meltdowns, and communication patterns
-Problem-solving conflicting needs in neurodiverse relationships
-Building executive functioning and other life skills through strategies tailored to your unique neurotype
-Connection to resources and social supports.
