Therapist in Oceanside, California Catherine Maddox, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Catherine Maddox, MA, LMFT
Kate Maddox, LMFT is dedicated to helping individuals in California navigate their mental health challenges. With over a decade of experience, Kate provides a compassionate and safe environment for clients to address issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and relationship problems. Her practice serves adults and seniors, offering individualized care tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. Kate is deeply passionate about treating co-occurring disorders, specializing in helping clients manage substance abuse alongside mental health conditions. She utilizes a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), to empower clients on their journey to recovery.
Kate also focuses on addressing codependency and women’s issues, providing targeted support for those dealing with post-partum depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Kate’s extensive experience in various clinical settings, from residential and outpatient treatment centers to private practice, has equipped her with the skills and insights needed to effectively support clients facing a wide array of challenges. She is particularly adept at helping clients cope with grief, manage bipolar disorder, and navigate the complexities of midlife and later life transitions. By creating a personalized treatment approach, Kate ensures that each client receives the care and attention they need to achieve their mental health goals.
In addition to her professional expertise, Kate enjoys spending time in nature, engaging in activities such as hiking, biking, skiing, and visiting national parks. These hobbies not only enrich her personal life but also inform her therapeutic practice, allowing her to incorporate elements of mindfulness and relaxation into her sessions.
Expertise
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Midlife Transitions
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)-Medicare
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- EMDR
Education
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Phillips Graduate Institute Counseling Center
Professional | 2013
Chatsworth, CA, US
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University of Colorado
Undergraduate | 1989
Boulder, CO, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Catherine Maddox. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Catherine Maddox generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Catherine Maddox's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Catherine Maddox:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)-Medicare
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Catherine Maddox is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Catherine Maddox works at:
Yes, Catherine Maddox does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Catherine Maddox is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: