- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship challenges
- Money and finances
About Katherine
Katherine Weller is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a long history helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting struggles, and money and financial issues. She aims to help clients find more confidence, clearer direction, and a renewed sense of purpose. Her approach centers on practical change and steady emotional support.
Katherine frames difficulties in the context of family, work, and community. She listens for how early relationships and current situations shape a person's view of themselves and others. That perspective guides conversations about what to try next.
Sessions focus on identifying hurdles and testing small, doable steps forward. She draws on client-centered methods to prioritize the client's needs and goals. Cognitive and behavioral tools are used when helpful to change unhelpful patterns of thought and action.
Katherine also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing to support emotional regulation and strengthen motivation for change. Solution-focused strategies help keep work practical and goal-oriented. The mix of approaches is chosen to fit each person's situation.
Her background includes work in hospitals, public health settings, military bases, agencies, and private practice in both rural and urban areas. Katherine holds an LMFT and has practiced since 1989, bringing three decades of experience to her work. She offers sessions in English and works from California.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, helping people name their priorities and decide what changes matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Katherine will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust methods over time. That collaboration helps ensure sessions stay practical and relevant to everyday life.
Please confirm current session options before booking since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and keep progress steady between appointments. It also allows brief check-ins or longer focused work when needed, so therapy can adapt to the client's daily routine rather than the other way around.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Katherine commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and money and financial issues, plus related topics like career, self-esteem, and life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, combining listening with guidance and small action steps to help clients move toward their goals.
How much experience does she bring?
She has been practicing since 1989 and brings about 30 years of clinical experience across hospitals, public health, military settings, agencies, and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMFT and is licensed in Washington and California; her practice is based in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.