A woman therapist wearing a blue shirt and sitting in a chair with her head in one hand, smiling.

About Kathleen “Katrinca” Ford, LMFT

I have over 30 years of experience working with children in a variety of settings. I have amassed a strong theoretical and practical knowledge of childhood and the many issues children and families face as they grow. And yet, each time I meet a child I am starting anew. Who is this unique and wonderful person? What special gifts does she bring to the world? What challenges does she face? How can we work together—child, family and therapist—to create the best outcome for the child and family?   

Education

  • MS in Counseling Psychology Cal State University, Hayward
  • BA in Human Development Cal State University, Hayward

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)
  • Member, Association for Play Therapy
  • Member Volunteer, A Home Within

About Catarina Negrin, AMFT

Catarina Negrin, AMFT #156568, supervised by Katrinca Ford..

I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) who works with children, adolescents, and families through trauma-informed, child-centered, and strengths-based approaches. These include child-centered play therapy, narrative therapy, expressive arts, mindfulness, and family systems perspectives.

I offer compassionate, developmentally attuned care that honors each child’s individuality, strengths, and capacity for growth because every child brings their own unique story, strengths, and ways of understanding the world. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship where children and families feel supported, understood, and empowered as we work together toward healing and growth.

Education

  • MS in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, San Francisco State University (SFSU)
  • BS & BA in Psychology, Spanish Language and Literature, SFSU
  • Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, and French.

Experience

  • Worked as a therapist in school-based settings, providing mental health services to children, adolescents, and families.
  • Worked as an educator and founder of Siembra Preschool, a Spanish language immersion program grounded in Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and play-based educational approaches.

The Office Space

My office space is colorful and filled with toys for children to play and learn.

Find Out What Suits You

Book a consultation with me to figure out the best way to address your family and child’s needs.