Meet Kate Loree

Kate Loree, LMFT, is a sex-positive psychotherapist, author, speaker, and podcast host specializing in trauma, relationships, sexuality, and non-traditional relationship structures. She works extensively with LGBTQIA+, kink, and consensually non-monogamous communities and is the author of Open Deeply: A Guide to Building Conscious, Compassionate Open Relationships.

In addition to her work as a licensed marriage and family therapist, Kate holds an MBA and is a registered art therapist (ATR). She is certified in EMDR, IFS-Informed Somatic Trauma Therapy, and Psychedelic Harm Reduction & Integration and offers Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.

Kate has worked with clients since 2003 and is known for integrating attachment theory, somatic awareness, sexuality, nervous system regulation, and compassionate communication into her work. She co-hosts the Open Deeply podcast with Sunny Megatron, has appeared in BuzzFeed videos and Playboy Radio, and has been featured in media outlets including Vice and Ms. Magazine.

Through her writing, teaching, and clinical work, Kate helps people create more authentic relationships, embodied intimacy, emotional freedom, and sexual self-trust.

In my private practice, a primary focus is helping couples and dating singles negotiate relationship boundaries ranging from traditional monogamous ideals to incorporating open, polyamorous, kink or swing lifestyle practices. As a relationship model is clarified, emotional support and guidance is provided to improve emotional security, connection, and confidence. I'm affirmative, informed, and supportive of LBGTQIA, BIPOC, sex worker, kink, and non-monogamous communities.

In addition, I have two decades of experience working with adults who have experienced trauma. Examples of trauma include sexual or emotional abuse, neglect, or experiencing societal bigotry, such as, sexism, racism, ableism, body-shaming, and more. In the case of trauma, I utilize a blend of EMDR (eye movement, desensitization and reprocessing), IFS informed somatic trauma psychotherapy and sometimes ketamine assisted psychotherapy as preferred healing modalities. I also have over twenty years of experience working with those diagnosed with a psychiatric illness, such as mood disorders and personality disorders.

I'm a registered art therapist and I've worked with individuals, couples and groups to bring unconscious material to the surface facilitating insight and healing. Whether they are an artist or someone who enjoys the creative process in conjunction with their healing process, this modality can benefit anyone. I have a special interest and love for this modality.

My master's in business administration (MBA) and corresponding work experience has allowed for a greater understanding of professional stressors and challenges within the business world and a deeper understanding of the L.A. entertainment industry.