Kaitlin Venema, PhD
Email Address
kaitlinvenema@b2bpsychotherapy.com
First Name
Kaitlin
Last Name
Venema
Pronouns
she/her
Identities
Queer
Office Address
30 5th St, Petaluma and 21 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera
Work Phone
707-216-1846
Experience
Specializing in working with gender expansive/transgender people, significant professional training, write letters of recommendation for surgery, can help guide a person through social and medical transition
Population served
Individuals, Teens/Tweens, Children, Families
Biographical Info
Pediatric Gender Therapist at Bridge to Bridge Psychotherapy Group (private practice) and Kaiser Permanente in Petaluma and San Rafael. Specializes in working with gender diverse children, adolescents, young adults, and their families in exploring gender identity and navigating social and medical transition. Experience with outpatient and inpatient therapy. Greatly enjoys working with the LGBTQ community. Is former lead clinician for Kaiser Petaluma's Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program working with adolescents experiencing suicidality and self-harming behaviors. Strives to create a therapeutic space that feels collaborative, nonjudgmental and safe. Therapeutic approach centered in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and trauma-informed practices while being flexible to meet the needs of clients. Aims to help people understand and reflect on their patterns and behaviors while building skillful and effective ways to communicate and to cope with strong emotions. Strong experience with Autism Spectrum Disorders and neurodiverse individuals. Offers in-person and virtual appointments. Corte Madera and Kaiser offices are accessible. Private pay at Bridge to Bridge Psychotherapy Group and Kaiser insurance for members who have mental health coverage.
Insurance Accepted
Other (see bio)
Languages Spoken
English
Mobility Accessible Office
Yes
Therapy Location
In-person, Telehealth
Sliding Scale Fees
Yes