- Client-centered approach
- Attachment-focused care
- Trauma-informed tools
About Kathryn
Kathryn (Katie) Mason is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship pain, and major life changes. She works with concerns that include addiction, grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and mood disorders. Her approach is practical and respectful, aimed at making the next step feel doable.
Katie brings 17 years of professional experience to sessions and uses a mix of methods to match each person's needs. She emphasizes listening first and following the person's pace. Katie creates space for clients to speak freely and to try new ways of coping without feeling judged.
Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the client's perspective and choices, and on attachment-informed ideas that look at how relationships shape current patterns. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and tools from dialectical behavior work to teach specific skills for managing strong emotions.
Katie has training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which she may use when trauma memories are part of the picture. She focuses on collaboration and clear steps so people can see progress in daily life. Sessions aim to improve decision-making, reduce distress, and help clients move toward goals they care about.
She practices in California as an LMFT and offers care in English. Before beginning, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. Online work using this approach means the therapist prioritizes the client's goals and supports their choices while offering empathy and reflective feedback. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past and current relationships shape feelings and behavior; online sessions can help identify patterns and try new ways of relating in everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit the person's needs. This is a collaborative process and can shift as progress is made.
Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use tools and exercises in the moment of daily life, so learning transfers more quickly into real situations.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Katie commonly address?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, addictions, grief, parenting strain, intimacy and self-esteem issues, and a range of mood and personality concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and client-centered, with an emphasis on listening first and following each person's pace while offering practical skills and options.
What is her background and experience?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with a variety of emotional and relationship concerns and integrates multiple approaches to fit individual needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current options directly when booking to know which formats are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.
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