DR. KATIE ARFA
Evidence-based therapy specializing in health conditions and lifestyle medicine
YOU NEED A HAND
If you've found your way here, chances are that you or someone you love has been:
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In and out of doctors' offices for years with minimal or no healing
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Frustrated by unexplained health symptoms
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Confused about what to do to actually feel better
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Struggling with endless diagnoses, medications, or procedures
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Living life in ways that center around your health symptoms
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Consumed with worry that you'll never feel better ​
It's not your fault.
Our nervous systems are automatically programmed to relate to symptoms in unhelpful ways.
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Our schools don’t teach us how to have healthy bodies, minds, or relationships.
Our reactive healthcare system typically treats symptoms instead of looking for root causes.
Our government permits the use of foods and substances that are known to disrupt brain functioning and other aspects of health.
It’s like being thrown into rough water without any swimming lessons.
HOW THERAPY CAN HELP
trauma, stress,
relational & lifestyle dysfunction
chronic
physical & mental "illness"
unworkable coping & lifestyle habits
increased
symptoms & dysregulation
Traditional therapy works by identifying and adjusting the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional ways we react to uncomfortable experiences in our lives.
Unfortunately, most treatments don't incorporate the neuroscience of neuroplasticity or lifestyle factors like sleep, nutrition, and exercise that heavily influence our physical and mental health.
My approach incorporates psychological and physiological functioning that helps re-program the nervous system, restore biological balance, and improve mind- body health in a comprehensive way.
What is Health Psychology?
"Health psychology examines how biological, social and psychological factors influence health and illness. Health psychologists use psychological science to promote health, prevent illness and improve health care systems."
~ American Psychological Association
WHAT TO EXPECT
We don’t always have the benefit of knowing what to expect in life.
However, when it's possible to set expectations it can make things a lot easier. Here's what you can expect if you choose to work with me.
WE'LL FOLLOW 4 SIMPLE STEPS:
Phone consult
It's important to me to hear what you're looking for and make sure I am the right person to help.
First Session
We have a conversation that introduces me to who you are and what has caused you to feel stuck.
Goal Setting
Collaboratively, we identify goals that will help you exit the feedback loop and start moving forward.
New Perspective
Start implementing changes that have the power to modify how you think and feel.
Areas of Specialty
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Anxiety & Depression
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Chronic & Complex illness (including Long COVID, ME/CFS, POTS, EDS, MCAS, Lyme, dysautonomia, etc.)
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Autoimmune disorders
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IBS, IBD, Gastrointestinal Disorders
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Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia
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Insomnia & Sleep Issues
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Gut/Brain Axis & Microbiome Health
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Diabetes
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Binge Eating & Weight Management
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Dementia & Caregiver Burnout
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Exercise & Cognitive Performance
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Smoking Cessation
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Post/Peripartum Depression & Anxiety
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Trauma-related Conditions
My practice welcomes and supports all humans. This includes variations of age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, financial means, education, and political perspective.
Humans are built to be resilient...
but our biology doesn't thrive unless we are connected to others.
I can help you develop tools and a new plan that will put you back in charge.
CHANGE YOUR PATH
Through therapy, I can help you with these key elements of healing:
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-- recognize how your brain and body are acting to protect you --
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-- identify the feedback loops and influences that are keeping you stuck and sick --
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-- gain a better understanding of how your body and mind influence each other --
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-- develop tools that can make a difference in how your mind and body feel --
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-- learn how your personal programming shapes your biological health and personal relationships --
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-- experience relief by shifting patterns and implementing new ways of responding to symptoms --
CONTACT ME
I encourage you to give me a call to schedule a complimentary consult. I would love to provide you with some clarity about where to go from here.
11845 W Olympic Blvd, Suite 1250W
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Free patient parking is available in the building garage (entrance located on Olympic Blvd) when tickets receive a 75-minute validation through my office.
If I'm not the right person to help you out, I will connect you with someone who can.