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Kathryn Orfirer, PhD

Clinical and Developmental Psychologist Kathryn D Orfirer Ph.D.
Specialties: Child or Adolescent, Parenting, Life Transitions, Attachment Issues, Adoption,
Insurance: HSA accepted, Superbills Provided Upon Request

Introduction

Dr. Orfirer is an experienced psychologist and psychotherapist with expertise in lifespan development and challenges. She has authored articles, provided training and consultation and engaged in program development with a focus on attachment (theory, research and applications) as well as complex multisystem collaboration. She has worked closely with child welfare, dependency and family law courts, as well as international and domestic adoption. She has a specialization in Infant Parent Psychotherapy, a certification in Synergetic Play Therapy; is rostered in Child Parent Psychotherapy, has earned an advanced certificate in perinatal mood disorders and has a wealth of training and experience in non directive, interpersonal neurobiology-informed, and psychodynamic play therapies, as well as, Sandtray and Filial Therapy. She has extensive experience with adults throughout the lifespan. Dr. Orfirer has co-developed clinical training programs for master's, doctoral and postdoctoral students. She is committed to antiracist learning and approaches to psychotherapy and is part of the LGBTQIA/queer community. *Offering appointments in office and online. Serving the Bay Area and all of California.* Please call or email to request a free 15 minute consultation or an appointment. Current openings are for parenting, consultation and supervision only.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

Highlights

  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts insurance

Licenses

  • Ph. D. #CA16983 (CA)
  • Ph. D. #16983 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Communities

  • LGBTQIA+
  • Women
  • Transition to Parenthood

Age groups

  • Toddlers (under 6)
  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Kathryn Orfirer, PhD accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • HSA accepted
  • Superbills Provided Upon Request

Pay out-of-pocket

  • hourly rate $250

Locations

Kathryn Orfirer
Oakland, CA 94610-4923
Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Kathryn Orfirer, PhD accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Kathryn Orfirer, PhD is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Kathryn Orfirer, PhD offer telehealth appointments? Kathryn Orfirer, PhD does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Kathryn Orfirer, PhD specialize in? Kathryn Orfirer, PhD specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Adjustment Disorder, Adoption, Aging, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Blended Families, Caregiver Issues, Child or Adolescent, College Mental Health, Depression, Grief, LGBTQIA+, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Separation Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Compassion Fatigue.

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