- Years in practice
- 17
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Kathryn
Kathryn (Katie) Mason is a licensed marriage and family therapist who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and depression. She brings 17 years of clinical experience and a calm, steady presence to conversations about painful or confusing life moments. Her approach is warm and direct, aimed at helping parents and individuals find clearer ways forward.
Katie listens first and asks practical questions next.
Background and approach
She helps people name what feels stuck and tests small changes that can shift daily life. Sessions focus on real-world tools for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and rebuilding connection after loss or conflict. <br
What Kathryn works with
Everything Kathryn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kathryn helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Kathryn lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches you can try online
Katie often uses attachment-based work to look at how early relationship patterns affect current behavior and connection. That approach helps people understand recurring relationship struggles and learn new ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, panic, and for building practical coping skills that change day-to-day life.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Chat and messaging offer brief check-ins, homework support, and more flexible contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy parenting and work schedules, and to keep momentum between appointments.
Questions people ask about Kathryn
What concerns does Katie help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and related struggles such as self-esteem, addiction, and grief.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and conversational, focusing on listening first and using practical exercises to change what isn't working in daily life.
What is her background and experience?
Katie is a California licensed marriage and family therapist with 17 years of professional experience helping people navigate emotional and relational challenges.
What credential and region should I know about?
She holds a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential - LMFT - and practices in California.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with Katie?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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