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Psychologist for Women in California: Therapy, Testing, and Divorce Coaching
welcomeGrowth and Healing Through Life’s Changes
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. These moments can also be a turning point. At TrueLife, you’ll find support to heal from what’s been hard, grow into what’s next, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
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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 of experience in psychology, industry, and academia. In community mental health, universities, corporate settings, and startups, her work has always centered on psychology and learning, and she has repeatedly stepped into leadership and mentoring roles.
Dr. O’Dowd has seen firsthand the turning points in relationships, health, and work. Her experience shapes how she works with clients: with warmth, honesty, a sense of humor, and no judgment. Many of her clients are passionate, driven, and committed to growth, but feel stuck or unsure. Because the right fit matters, she takes time at the start to make sure it’s a good match, and many clients choose to keep working with her through more than one chapter of their lives.
Her approach combines compassion with evidence-based methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and the science of mindfulness. Therapy, assessment, and coaching at TrueLife are meant to feel supportive, down to earth, and tailored to your story, so you can live your true life.
Watch videos of Dr. O’Dowd and see her full background on LinkedIn.
Areas of expertise
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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.
Women’s Mental Health
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.
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.
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.
“Our own life has to be our message.”
Thich Nhat Hanh
how it worksInterested in becoming a client?
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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.