About me

I am licensed in New Mexico with 15 years of professional work experience. But most of all - I am a human first. A human who remembers what teen-life was like. Being a young person is hard work in this world, with lots of mixed messages from society, to dealing with the challenges of family and friends - it is not easy being young! I respect any young person who aims to survive and thrive during this time in history. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtqia-related issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss, among many other challenges. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • LGBTQ+
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Grief
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Family conflicts , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Abandonment , Adoption and foster care , Aging and geriatric issues , Attachment issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Years of Experience: 15

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

NM LPCC CCMH0225431

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Katherine Sainz. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Jan 31, 2026 after therapy with Katherine for 3 months

Katherine is a consummate professional. We appreciate all of her help and support.

Written on Jan 02, 2026 after therapy with Katherine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I highly recommend Katherine. She is incredibly knowledgeable and brings a deep level of expertise to every session. Beyond her professional skills, she is a truly compassionate listener who makes me feel heard and understood. Her ability to provide insightful guidance while remaining empathetic has been invaluable to my growth.

Written on Jul 04, 2024 after therapy with Katherine for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Katherine has the experience to offer multiple tools. She has the heart to always have your back. She is a remarkable therapist--and human being. If you are an outliar or if you are queer, or neurodivergent, or physically challenged, she is an incredible resource. Don't miss out.

Written on Jun 12, 2024 after therapy with Katherine for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd

Really great therapist, Katherine is and has helped me immensely. She is so easy to talk to, and has a way of sharing her wisdom and expertise in a super digestible, uplifting and humorous way. I always find both her insights and the way she delivers them incredibly profound. Forever grateful for all her help!

Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Katherine for 4 months on issues concerning relationship

She has been very helpful in allowing us to see what the problems were in our relationship and to try and work on them.

Written on Aug 03, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Katherine is so amazing. She has helped me so much.

Written on Apr 08, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Every time leaving our session I felt lighter, and I could think more clearly. Katherine is very easy to talk to and has so much knowledge. I enjoyed my time with her very much.

Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and adhd

Amazing

Written on Jan 30, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Amazing! Hands down the best therapist ive worked with. So honest and consideration

Written on Jan 26, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Katherine has been absolutely amazing. She is very attentive and understanding to my situation, and most of all does not take sides. She helped me in a time when I really needed someone to listen and all my closest choices were unfortunately unavailable. From day one she had assured me that it was ok for me to embrace my feelings, and has helped walk through my anxieties so I may become confident and a better version of myself once again. Katherine also helped explain any of my underlying issues in a straightforward and relatable manner. I definitely recommend giving her a try!

Written on Jan 19, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes

The best therapist I've ever had the pleasure of working with. Professional, very knowledgeable, kind, understanding, passionate, patient and very well studied. She has a lot of professional and life experience to draw from. It's hard not to feel better after simply talking to her.

Written on Nov 21, 2022 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Katherine is such an amazing therapist, she listens to you and lets you choose what you would like to talk about. Guiding you slowly. She makes me feel like she really understands me and knows what is going through my mind. She is very kind and funny as well which makes talking to her easier.

Work with me!