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Psychologist for Women in California: Therapy, Testing, and Divorce Coaching
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A new baby, menopause, career stress, or the end of a relationship can leave you feeling anxious, stuck, or unsure of who you’re becoming. At TrueLife, you’ll find support to make sense of what’s been hard and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Areas of Expertise
Women’s Mental Health Therapy
From pregnancy to menopause, and through changes in relationships and work, life can bring new worry and strain. Therapy at TrueLife helps women manage anxiety, mood, and stress and move through these changes with confidence. Support is also available for partners who want to help without taking on the stress themselves.
Psychological Testing & Assessment
Noticing changes in focus, memory, or attention, or wondering why some things feel harder than they should? A psychological assessment offers clear answers and a practical plan for what comes next, with referrals to other specialists when needed.
Collaborative Divorce Coaching
Divorce and coparenting are hard, but they don’t have to be the disaster people expect. Collaborative divorce coaching helps you stay steady, communicate clearly, and work toward a calmer, healthier chapter for you and your children.
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Meet Dr. Katie O’Dowd
Dr. Katie O’Dowd is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY 35468) with more than 25 years in psychology and education, including leadership and mentoring roles in universities, corporate settings, and startups. Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and the science of mindfulness.
She has been through her own turning points in relationships, health, and work, and she brings warmth, honesty, humor, and no judgment to every session. Many of her clients are driven and committed to growth but feel stuck, and many choose to keep working with her through more than one chapter of their lives.
USC PhD · CSULB faculty · Psychology Today verified · In network with Aetna, Anthem & UnitedHealthcare
Watch videos of Dr. O’Dowd and see her full background on LinkedIn.
how it worksGetting started is simple…
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INTRO CALL
The first step is a free 15-minute call to talk about your goals, answer your questions, and decide whether TrueLife is the right fit.
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INTAKE PAPERWORK
Next, you’ll complete intake paperwork so Dr. O’Dowd can understand your background and needs and tailor your sessions from the start.
BEGIN THE WORK
Therapy, assessment, or coaching then begins at a pace that fits your needs, with a clear focus on the goals that matter most to you.
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You deserve to feel supported and understood.
A free 15-minute consultation is the easiest place to start.
About TrueLife
TrueLife Psychotherapy & Consultation, Inc. is the private practice of Dr. Katie O’Dowd, a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY 35468) serving clients online throughout California and in person in Redondo Beach.
The practice offers therapy for women’s mental health, relationship issues, and work stress, along with psychological testing and collaborative divorce coaching.