Kathryn (Katie) Mason

Practical, supportive therapy for life’s challenges

LMFT California

Experience: 17 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Kathryn

Kathryn (Katie) Mason is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 17 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Background and approach

She supports clients facing life transitions, grief, addiction concerns, identity and LGBT issues, and a range of mood and behavioral challenges including bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and ADHD. Katie also focuses on intimacy, self-esteem, body image, communication and attachment concerns that affect daily functioning and relationships.

Her style blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR for trauma processing, DBT skills for emotional regulation, attachment-based perspectives, and a client-centered stance that prioritizes each person’s experience.

Katie aims to build a collaborative environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment, and she works with clients to set attainable goals and practical strategies. Licensed in California (CA LMFT 45521), she brings years of practice and a commitment to supporting people who are taking the often challenging first steps toward greater well-being.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Kathryn blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR with client-centered listening to support people working through anxiety, mood concerns, trauma, and relationship patterns. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete tools for managing anxiety, low mood, and impulsive reactions. EMDR is used as a structured method for processing traumatic memories and reducing their ongoing emotional impact when trauma is a central concern. Client-centered therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental stance that helps clients feel heard while they explore goals and make changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She partners with each client to assess what methods best match their needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts techniques over time so treatment stays practical and personally meaningful.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for people with busy schedules, geographic limits, or mobility needs. These options make it easier to access consistent support, practice skills between meetings, and fit therapy into everyday life while working toward steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, addictions, grief, intimacy-related struggles, eating concerns, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and related communication and attachment difficulties.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?

Her work combines CBT, DBT skills, EMDR, attachment-based ideas, and a client-centered stance to create practical, collaborative therapy focused on the client’s goals and lived experience.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has 17 years of professional experience providing mental health care and has training in EMDR protocols alongside other evidence-informed approaches.

Where is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is licensed in California and holds the credential CA LMFT 45521 as a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in that state.

Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

She offers multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.

How are fees and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Psychodynamic Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English