My name is Dr. Kate Khoukaz, though many of my patients simply call me “Dr. Kate.” I’m a licensed clinical and rehabilitation psychologist in North County San Diego, California. I have independently been practicing psychology since 2019.

I was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. My passion for rehabilitation psychology stems from personal experience: growing up with a father who was a bilateral amputee due to a traumatic accident. As a young child I witnessed the journey of disability from the sidelines, what it looks like to adjust and adapt in the face of immense challenge. I also learned that despite these challenges, we can find our way to a rich and meaningful life. I believe that discovering our drive, purpose, and sense of self is a deeply personal journey, and I’m committed to helping my patients explore and uncover those parts of themselves.

Professional Associations
American Psychological Association (APA)
APA Division of Rehabilitation Psychology (Division 22)

Education
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD); Minor in Neuropsychology
John F. Kennedy University; Pleasant Hill, California

Post-doctoral Fellowship in Rehabilitation Psychology
Specialty training in brain and spinal cord injuries
Tampa General Hospital; Tampa, Florida

Internship in Health/Neuropsychology
Samaritan Health Services; Central and Coastal Oregon

Affiliations
Tri City Medical Center - Acute Rehabilitation Unit; Oceanside, California

Hobbies/Favorites
I enjoy long distance/endurance running and have completed 2 full marathons and several half marathons. I love to read novels, explore new restaurants, tend to the flowers in my garden, and plan my next destination for travel.