Katrina (Macias) Carrera, Psy.D., PMH-C
Licensed Psychologist
Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist
Director of Lotus Mental Health Group
Language: English
Dr. Katrina is a Licensed Psychologist (PY10778) and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PSI 11147) providing teletherapy to individuals and parents located in any PSYPACT state (APIT 15682) – click here to view all participating U.S. states.
As a clinician from a multi-cultural background with over a decade of diverse behavioral and mental health experience, Dr. Katrina is equipped to serve a variety of populations with care to each patient’s individual values, culture, and faith or worldview. She is passionate about helping others along their mental health and personal growth journeys, as she knows the life-changing power of psychotherapy and holistic mind-body practices firsthand, and truly “practices what she preaches.” As a wife and mother, she also knows how crucial mental health support is throughout these role transitions.
Dr. Katrina’s focus is treating individuals in emerging, early, and middle adulthood, as well as parents through all perinatal and parenthood stages. She takes a collaborative approach to create a highly personalized treatment plan for each patient to achieve their unique goals, incorporating evidence-based therapies as well as resources that contribute to wellness in other areas of life that ultimately impact overall mental wellness. She utilizes a trauma-informed, holistic/whole-person approach to treat adults in need of support with:
- Overcoming unhealthy family cycles
- Perinatal mood issues
- Entering parenthood / parenting challenges
- Healing from post-traumatic stress
- Relationships and communication
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self-esteem and identity formation issues
- LGBTQA-related difficulties
- Life changes and adjustment problems
Throughout the course of therapy, Dr. Katrina’s patients come to better understand their emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal patterns and learn skills to better cope with, navigate, and overcome barriers to greater peace and fulfillment in their life.