Cora Keene, LMFT CCTP-II
She/her
About Me
Originally from the Midwest, my path to becoming a therapist began in college starting my own therapy and led me to the West Coast, where I earned my Master’s in Couple’s and Family Therapy Counseling Psychology from the University of Oregon. My own experience with therapy was a turning point in my life, and it’s why I’m so passionate about the work I do today. I believe being human is beautifully messy—filled with both joy and transition. I’m here to meet you exactly where you are, offering a space where you can show up as your authentic self.
I view mental health through a lens of social justice and community advocacy. I am deeply committed to the internal work of challenging my own biases and privileged identities. In our sessions, I welcome open conversations about systemic oppression and how it impacts your well-being. My goal is to empower not just the individual, but to help build thriving, conscious communities that support long-term healing."
“We are powerful beyond measure and so deeply vulnerable at the same time” - Jeff Brown
Services & Treatment Approaches
I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role is to walk alongside you using a collaborative, compassion-focused approach. I integrate evidence-based tools like CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy with deeper, post-modern approaches such as Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
I specialize in supporting adults (18+) navigating:
Trauma & High-Stress Events: As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II), I provide specialized care for those healing from trauma including complex and childhood trauma.
Body Image & Disordered Eating: I offer focused support for those struggling with binge and/or restrictive eating behaviors and complex relationships with food and exercise.
Life Struggles and Transitions: Expert guidance through grief, anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship difficulties.
Currently accepting clients for telehealth throughout California and Florida. In person sessions available in San Francisco, CA.
Contact: cora@respiretherapy.org
Education, Training, and Certifications
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 104572
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Registered Out-of-State Telehealth Provider, TPMF343
Florida Department of Health
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, level II
International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP)
2012 M.Ed. Counseling Psychology, specialization in Couples and Family Therapy
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
2010 B.A. Gender Studies
Lawrence University, Appleton, WI
Professional Affiliations
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
