Katherine Weller

LMFT

California

Experienced LMFT focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials

LMFT

License

LMFT, California / 27594; LMFT, Washington / LF00002257

NPI

1124245907

Experience

30 years

Languages

English

Location

California

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational approach
   • Goal oriented
   • Context aware

   About Katherine

   Katherine Weller is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and trauma. She works with adults facing life changes, career questions, caregiving burdens, and struggles with self-esteem or intimacy. Katherine uses practical, collaborative conversations to help people notice what gets in the way and try new ways of coping.

   Her approach centers on understanding a person in context - early family life, current relationships, work, and community all shape how someone sees themselves. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. She listens closely, asks clear questions, and offers gentle challenges to encourage action and growth.

   Katherine draws on several therapeutic methods to suit each person’s needs. She uses Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change, Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful space, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also integrates Solution-Focused and Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies when helpful.

   Across three decades she has worked in hospitals, public health settings, military bases, and private offices in both rural and urban communities. That range informs a flexible, down-to-earth style and respect for individual differences.

   In sessions she helps people set realistic goals, practice new skills, and monitor progress. The emphasis is on practical steps that fit everyday life and on restoring a sense of hope, agency, and wellbeing.

2. How her approaches translate to online work

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. In practice this means asking open questions, reflecting what you say, and helping you weigh options so you feel ready to try something different. Client-Centered Therapy centers the relationship and your experience by offering empathy and acceptance, which helps people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete tools to test and shift unhelpful patterns.
   
   Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Katherine treats that as a collaborative process. She will talk with you about your goals, try a method, and adjust based on what helps. The plan is tailored to your needs and paced so you can take manageable steps forward.
   
   Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and keeping momentum between appointments. Online work can make it easier to meet from a different location, to keep consistent appointments during hectic weeks, or to use shorter check-ins when needed. Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered, and discuss any scheduling preferences when you set up your first appointment.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties

   Also works with

   Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPregnancy and childbirthWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

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

   Experience

   30+ years

   Listed in

   California, Washington

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does she address?

   She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family challenges, career and life-purpose questions, and compassion fatigue.

   How would you describe the therapy style?

   Sessions are conversational and collaborative. Katherine listens, asks direct questions, and helps set practical goals you can try between meetings.

   What kind of experience does the therapist have?

   She brings 30 years of clinical experience in hospitals, public health, military settings, agencies, and private practice across rural and urban communities.

   What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

   She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, with licensure in Washington and California and practices from California.

   Which languages are offered for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can international clients work with her?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How are fees and payments handled?

   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?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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