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Katherine Abdelkerim, MS, LMFT

@katabdel.creative

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#LMFT in California | Colorado ⛰️
Creativity & Mental Health 🌿
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Still becoming. Still building. Still learning. 🤍

Thankful to be featured in Bold Journey Magazine and share more about who I am behind the work: the fears, pivots, creativity, community, and everything in between.✨

To read the full article, click the link in my bio🫶🏼

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I love supervising associates because it’s about so much more than helping someone become licensed…It’s beautiful to witness therapists develop a deeper way of seeing their clients and themselves.

Whether we’re exploring trauma, attachment theory, family systems, psychodynamic work, somatic therapy, or culturally attuned care, my goal is always the same: To move beyond symptom management and toward meaningful case conceptualization.

The more we understand why people adapt the way they do, the more compassion, curiosity, and confidence we bring into the therapy room.

Helping therapists grow into thoughtful, attuned clinicians is one of the most rewarding parts of the work I do🙌🏼

#Therapist #LMFT #TraumaTherapy #ClinicalSupervision #TherapistEducation taken in Los Angeles, California by @katabdel.creative

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A little “get to know me”

I’m Katherine.

I’m passionate about helping people understand themselves more deeply, creating art that makes people feel something, teaching future therapists, and apparently collecting jobs and hobbies because I have never understood the concept of choosing just one thing.

At the end of the day, I’m just a down to earth human who values meaningful conversations, creativity, connection, and finding ways to make life feel a little more authentic and a lot more fulfilling.

Glad you’re here! Let’s connect.🤝

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#Artist
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The postpartum period involves significant hormonal, physical, and emotional changes, and for some mothers, this can contribute to depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, and feelings of guilt or overwhelm. These experiences are not signs of weakness or failure, and with compassionate support and appropriate care, healing and recovery are possible.

I love creating a space where mothers can put down the pressure to be everything for everyone and simply be human.🤍

#PostpartumMentalHealth #PostpartumDepression #PostpartumAnxiety #BirthTrauma #MaternalMentalHealth

Disclaimer: This content is for educational and supportive purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized mental health care. taken in Los Angeles, California by @katabdel.creative

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One of the most beautiful parts of being a therapist is witnessing people find their way back to themselves.

To watch them is a privilege beyond words. And somewhere along the way, they teach me, too.

It’s not a one-way journey.

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Disclaimer: This is a general reflection on my experience as a therapist. No client information is shared or implied.

#TherapistLife #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #TherapistsOfInstagram #MentalHealthMatters taken in Los Angeles, California by @katabdel.creative

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I could look at you all day - a window into the majesty of all that is nature. ⛰️🌳

#mossart #nature #art #decor #create taken in Los Angeles, California by @katabdel.creative

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There’s something so beautiful about being in someone’s presence and knowing they don’t expect you to perform, prove your worth, or provide something in return.

They simply enjoy being with you. No pressure to be anything other than yourself.

Healthy connection = knowing your value extends beyond what you can do for someone.

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Disclaimer: This content is for educational and reflective purposes only and does not constitute mental health advice or therapy.

#HealthyRelationships #EmotionalSafety #SecureAttachment #AuthenticConnection #RelationshipHealing by @katabdel.creative

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Not all childhood trauma is obvious. Sometimes, the very behaviors you were praised for were ways you adapted to an environment that didn’t always feel safe.

What felt normal growing up may deserve a closer look.🖤

Disclaimer: This content is intended for general educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or individualized mental health advice. The experiences described may be associated with childhood adversity, relational trauma, or learned survival responses, but they do not necessarily indicate that an individual has experienced psychological trauma or meets diagnostic criteria for PTSD or any other mental health condition.

#ChildhoodTrauma #HealingJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #InnerChildHealing #EmotionalHealing taken in Los Angeles, California by @katabdel.creative

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Some of these may surprise you. 👀

Context matters. And mental health is rarely black and white.

💬 Which of these 8 surprised you most?

Disclaimer: Educational content only. Not a substitute for individualized mental health care.

#TherapistThoughts #MentalHealthEducation #TraumaInformedTherapy #PsychologyFacts #HealthyRelationships taken in Los Angeles, California by @katabdel.creative

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The audacity of your therapist suggesting that daily habits may be contributing to mental health struggles 🤯

Jokes aside - As much as we wish we could think our way into feeling better, our mental health is also influenced by how we care for ourselves physically, emotionally, and socially.

Sleep, nutrition, movement, sunlight, and meaningful social connection all play a role in supporting nervous system regulation, mood, and our ability to manage stress.

When these needs are consistently unmet, we may become more vulnerable to emotional dysregulation, fatigue, irritability, and increased anxiety or depressive symptoms.

Of course, mental health is complex, and healthy habits alone aren’t a cure for mental health conditions. But sometimes, part of the therapeutic work involves examining the everyday patterns that may be contributing to how we feel.

Disclaimer: This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment.

#TherapistHumor #MentalHealthAwareness #TherapyHumor #SelfCareMatters #MentalHealthTips taken in Los Angeles, California by @katabdel.creative

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POV: your therapist knows exactly why you “forgot” your appointment. 👻🕸️🫶🏼

#TherapistHumor #TherapyMemes #MentalHealthHumor #therapistofinstagram #MentalHealthAwareness

Disclaimer: For educational and entertainment purposes only. This content is not a substitute for therapy or individualized mental health care. taken in Los Angeles, California by @katabdel.creative

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11 days ago

Sometimes you know you’re safe, but your body still feels on alert.🚨

Havening pairs gentle touch with attention exercises and may help ease distress. Research is preliminary, and responses vary. The goal is a more manageable state…not forcing yourself to feel completely calm.

A trauma-informed mental health clinician trained in trauma and somatic approaches can help you explore what supports you, at your pace.✨

#MentalHealth #TraumaHealing #SomaticTherapy #AnxietyRelief #Havening

Disclaimer: This content is educational, does not establish a therapist-client relationship, and is not a substitute for individualized assessment or treatment. Havening is not an established PTSD treatment. Only try it if touch feels safe and comfortable; stop if distress increases. taken in Los Angeles, California by @katabdel.creative

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