Kathryn (Katie) Mason, LMFT
Therapist in California
Kathryn (Katie) Mason is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 17 years of clinical experience.
- Licensed inCalifornia
- License45521
- NPI 1770290868
- Experience17+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Kathryn
Kathryn (Katie) Mason is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 17 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, and life transitions. Katie aims to make the first step feel manageable and steady for someone who is nervous about therapy.
She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters most to each person. Katie creates a calm place to talk through painful memories, work on communication problems, and build skills for day-to-day coping.
Background and approach
She listens closely and adjusts the pace to match the client's needs. Katie uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships influence current patterns. She also draws on Client-Centered methods to follow the client's lead, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
EMDR is part of her toolkit for processing traumatic memories when that fits the person's goals. In practical terms, sessions may include skill practice, guided reflection, and targeted exercises to reduce anxiety or improve relationships. Katie pays attention to issues like abandonment, shame, body image, and impulse control as they come up in conversation.
She works with mood disorders, ADHD, addiction concerns, grief, and career stress among other difficulties. Therapy is offered in formats that fit busy lives, including video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Katie supports each person in choosing a pace and approach that feels realistic and helpful.
Credentials
- LMFT (California)
- License 45521 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1770290868 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kathryn lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment work and skills-based therapy translate online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections shape current ways of relating and feeling. Online sessions can help identify repeating patterns and practice new ways of connecting and communicating in everyday life. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the client's lead and building a trusting working relationship; therapists listen and reflect so people feel heard and clearer about their choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and offers concrete exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change routines.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the person's needs. This is a collaborative decision, and adjustments are made over time if something is not working well.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues during deeper conversations. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins, skill practice, or daily tracking easier to fit into a busy schedule. These options help make consistent work on attachment patterns, thought habits, and emotional coping methods more manageable for everyday life.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and many life changes. Other focuses include addiction, self-esteem, parenting concerns, and mood disorders.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and person-focused with a calm, nonjudgmental tone. She listens closely and adapts tools and pacing to match each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for therapy sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist terms; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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