Hi, I’m Dr. Kate Degenhardt.
Kate Degenhardt, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist serving the state of Oregon. She completed her APA-accredited internship at the University of Washington School of Medicine at Harborview. With extensive specialized training in evidence-based treatments, she has developed expertise in treating anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma, and other mental health concerns across the lifespan.
Dr. Degenhardt completed a postdoctoral residency focused on anxiety treatment at the Portland Psychotherapy Anxiety Clinic, where she honed her skills in treating complex cases of anxiety and trauma. Her clinical experience includes advanced rotations at the University of Washington School of Medicine, where she worked in interdisciplinary teams to provide therapy for patients dealing with anxiety, PTSD, and adjustment to chronic illness, trauma, and injury.
Dr. Degenhardt has completed in-depth training in a range of evidence-based therapy modalities. Her extensive clinical training distinguishes her as a doctoral-level clinician capable of addressing complex cases, including treatment-resistant anxiety and OCD.
Additionally, Dr. Degenhardt’s experience extends to treating co-occurring conditions such as chronic pain, disability adjustment, and trauma. She has worked with both pediatric and adult populations in a variety of settings, including primary care, rehabilitation medicine departments, OCD intensive outpatient programs for children, and neuroscience and research institutes. Her depth and breadth of training make her uniquely qualified to provide tailored, compassionate, and effective care to individuals seeking relief from anxiety and related challenges.
Tailored therapy rooted in evidence-based practices
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, evidence-based approach that helps you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By identifying and challenging unhelpful thinking patterns, CBT teaches you how to develop healthier ways of coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and other challenges. The goal is to empower you with tools that you can use in everyday life to feel more in control, improve your mood, and make positive changes.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) a proven treatment for OCD that helps individuals face their fears and resist compulsive behaviors, gradually reducing anxiety and improving daily functioning.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps individuals accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values, promoting greater psychological flexibility and well-being.
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) is a parent-based treatment that helps reduce a child's anxiety by teaching parents effective strategies to support their child while reducing accommodations to anxiety-driven behaviors.
Habit Reversal Therapy (HRT) is a behavioral treatment that helps individuals reduce unwanted habits or tics by increasing awareness of the behavior and teaching alternative, more adaptive responses. This treatment is used for behaviors such as hair pulling, skin picking, and more.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Processing Therapy (TF-CPT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) are evidence-based treatments that help individuals process and reframe distressing thoughts related to trauma, reducing symptoms of PTSD and promoting healing.
