Kat believes that identifying and building relationships with parts of ourselves is a valuable source of awareness. She believes that we all deserve to get to know ourselves in a skillful way that empowers and serves us throughout all of life’s many transitions.
Kat specializes in working with teens, family systems, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, a trauma history, over-functioning, and perfectionism. She provides a space where clients can show up as themselves, unapologetically. Passionate, energetic, and compassionate, Kat supports and guides her clients to recognize the power they hold in their lives. She sees behaviors through a relational lens and supports you throughout your journey in establishing relationships that better benefit you, most importantly, on your own terms.
When not working with clients, Kat enjoys spending time with her husband, her dogs and cat, reading, doing yoga, cycling, cooking, and spending time in nature.
Sesiones disponibles en español.
Katerina Sampogna
FOUNDER OF GOLDEN MATTERS COUNSELING | LMFT
SEES CLIENTS IN TEXAS AND FLORIDA
ACCELERATED RESOLUTION THERAPY PRACTITIONER
Sarah believes in the power of connection and authenticity in therapy. Taking a systemic approach, she explores how relationships, past experiences, and personal growth intersect to shape a person’s journey.
Sarah specializes in working with teens, young adults and seeing couples. She enjoys guiding clients toward fulfilling relationships and a deeper understanding of themselves.
Sarah knows how valuable it is to feel connected with your partner through healthy communication and conflict. Her work with couples is grounded in the belief that conflict is an opportunity for deeper connection, and that healing begins when partners feel heard and understood. Sarah’s philosophy is rooted in a mix of attachment theory, Gottman Method, and Collaborative Therapy. She uses a gentle approach to sessions, helping couples explore what is working, what is not, and identify practical steps toward their goals. She believes that all couples deserve a space where they feel validated and understood, and that therapy can be an important part of that journey for many couples.
Sarah also enjoys her work with individual clients. She has helped individuals who are navigating anxiety, perfectionism, anger, relationships, generational trauma, and more. She believes that individuals must feel safe and comfortable for therapy to be successful. Sarah’s theoretical orientation incorporates Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Collaborative Therapy and Trauma-Informed Care, creating a personalized treatment plan for every client.
Outside of therapy, you can find Sarah enjoying the outdoors, camping, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.
Supervised by: Bianca Vincent, LMFT-S, LPC-S
Sarah Hernandez
LMFT-A, LPC-A
NOW ACCEPTING VIRTUAL CLIENTS IN TEXAS
Angela Espinoza
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
I go by Angela, Angie, and even María. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in May of 2023. I will continue to pursue my studies with the desire of becoming a psychotherapist one day. I aspire to work with children and young adults and be a guide for their healing and wellness journeys. As I continue to learn and grow personally and professionally, I want to become more familiar with various therapy modalities, some of those being mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and inner child work.
I am excited to be walking alongside Golden Matters Counseling in helping the practice with further connecting to their audience, continuing to develop and nurture referral sources, and with social media creation and management in order to make sure that we are always reachable, as this is one of GMC’s values.
When not working, I love to read personal shares and newsletters about mental health-related stories. In addition, I enjoy practicing yoga and recharging by spending time alone in my own presence. For me, this usually happens by simply listening to music while going out for a drive or by finding a new coffee shop and enjoying an iced matcha latte.
