Katie Aab

Supportive, goal-focused therapy for change

LMFT California

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Bipolar
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Katie

Katie Aab is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, addiction, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges.

Background and approach

With nine years of clinical experience, she draws on a variety of evidence-informed methods to support clients navigating life transitions, intimacy concerns, self-esteem struggles, and issues related to identity and communication. Her style is warm, empathic, and goal-oriented, emphasizing collaboration and practical steps toward improvement.

Katie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered techniques and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, develop coping strategies, and build emotional regulation. She also incorporates motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies when clients need direction, relapse prevention, or when working through ambivalence about change.

Clients can expect a nonjudgmental space where the therapist and client set clear objectives and track progress. Katie’s background spans community mental health and independent practice, which informs a flexible approach tailored to each person’s needs and values.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including attachment and body image issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and life purpose exploration.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight, self-acceptance, and personal agency. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can help with intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Determining the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then tailor a mix of methods to fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time so treatment stays aligned with evolving priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care during life transitions. Licensed professionals can use these options to deliver structured CBT exercises, skill coaching from DBT, motivational interviewing conversations, and solution-focused planning in formats that match a client’s comfort and accessibility needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Katie commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar and other mood disorders, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, and coping with life changes among other areas.

What is Katie's therapeutic style and approach?

The approach is empathic and goal-oriented, blending client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to set and meet objectives.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Katie has nine years of experience working in both community mental health settings and independent practice environments.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California; her credential is CA LMFT 107860.

Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?

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

Which session formats are available for online work?

Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are session costs handled?

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

What steps do I take to begin working with Katie?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English