- 30 years experience
- Focus on codependency
- California based
About Katherine
Katherine Weller is a licensed marriage and family therapist with three decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or family concerns. She supports those facing parenting strain, codependency, career changes, caregiving burdens, and the emotional fallout from trauma or life transitions. Katherine aims to create a space where hope and self-regard can grow.
Her approach centers on listening closely and building a strong working relationship. She combines gentle challenges with encouragement to help people take practical steps toward their goals. Sessions focus on what is getting in the way of wellbeing and on small changes that lead to clearer choices and more agency.
Katherine’s background includes work in hospitals, public health settings, military bases, and both rural and urban clinics. That range shaped her respect for different life experiences and the reality that each person’s challenges are unique. She brings real-world perspective alongside clinical methods.
She uses a mix of therapy methods chosen to fit each person’s needs. These may include talking through patterns that keep someone stuck, learning new skills for managing emotions, and setting targeted goals that produce change. The emphasis is on practical tools and steady, achievable progress.
Katherine is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT. She has practiced since 1989 and is based in California. Her work aims to help people reconnect with values, reduce overwhelm, and find clearer direction in their lives.
Approaches that guide online work and practical steps
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respect and understanding. It gives the space for someone to name their goals while the therapist mirrors what they hear and helps clarify choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches skills to change those patterns. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, adds practical tools for managing intense emotions and reducing harmful reactions.Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made. If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into workdays, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. It can also let someone use video when a deeper conversation is needed or choose an alternative format if camera use is difficult. Licensed professionals tailor each session to meet practical needs while working toward measurable goals.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
California, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, codependency, career and life-purpose questions, and caregiving stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and direct, focused on listening, challenging unhelpful patterns, and encouraging practical steps toward change.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 30 years of clinical experience across hospitals, public health, military bases, agencies, and small practice settings in rural and urban areas.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, and practices in California. Her licensure history dates back to 1989.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does therapy cost?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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