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Katherine Weller

LMFT

Katherine Weller , LMFT

Therapist in California

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About Katherine

Katherine Weller is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with three decades of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. She approaches therapeutic work from a systems perspective, recognizing how early family experiences, current relationships, work and school environments, and community context shape a person’s sense of self and connection to others.

Katherine’s background includes work in hospitals, public health programs, military settings, agencies, and small practice offices across rural and urban communities. Those varied experiences have deepened her appreciation for the diversity of human experience and the unique nature of each client’s challenges. She aims to help clients discover renewed hope, stronger self-regard, and practical strategies for emotional wellbeing and personal agency.

Her clinical approach emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change. Through attentive listening, thoughtful challenge, and encouragement toward positive action, she draws on a range of proven methods—including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy—to tailor work to each person’s goals. Katherine collaborates with clients to identify what holds them back and to move toward meaningful, achievable change.

She welcomes the opportunity to work with clients who seek compassionate, practical guidance in managing stress, anxiety, family and relationship concerns, trauma, life transitions, and related issues.

Approaches and Benefits of Online Therapeutic Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead to foster self-awareness and personal growth. It is helpful for people seeking validation, greater self-understanding, and support navigating life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship effectiveness. It can benefit those struggling with intense emotions, interpersonal conflict, or difficulty managing strong reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Katherine works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, and then tailors methods from these models to create a plan that fits each person’s circumstances.

Online therapy adds practical flexibility to this work. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to access licensed professionals from different locations and to choose formats that suit their schedules and comfort levels. This range of options helps make consistent, ongoing support more achievable while preserving the therapeutic focus on meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Katherine Weller have?

Katherine Weller has 30 years of experience.

Is Katherine Weller a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). License details: WA LMFT LF00002257, CA LMFT 27594.

In which languages does Katherine Weller provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Katherine Weller located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Katherine Weller as my therapist?

You can work with Katherine Weller through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Katherine Weller work with international clients?

Katherine Weller does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Katherine Weller cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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

Licensed

California, Washington

Languages

English

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