Katie Aab , LMFT

Katie Aab, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Riverside, California, with nine years of clinical experience. She earned her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University in 2013. LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a credential that indicates specialized training in working with families, couples, and individuals.

Katie has worked in both community mental health settings and private practice, supporting people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar and other mood disorders, substance use concerns, OCD, relationship challenges, and self-esteem struggles. Her experience also includes assisting clients coping with stress, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, and the everyday frustrations that accompany major life changes.

Her therapeutic style is empathetic, goal oriented, and client centered. She combines Client-Centered principles with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help clients clarify goals, develop skills, and work through difficult experiences. Katie aims to provide a warm, nonjudgmental environment where people can explore their concerns and build practical strategies to move forward. She focuses on collaboration and measurable steps so clients can track progress toward their therapeutic objectives.

Therapeutic Approaches Tailored for Online Care

Katie draws on several evidence-informed approaches adapted for virtual work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for each person's priorities; it helps clients build self-awareness, improve self-esteem, and navigate relationship or life-role changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, compulsive patterns, and mood concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, supporting people who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, or repeated interpersonal conflicts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Katie works with clients to identify goals, test strategies, and adjust methods as needed so treatment aligns with each person's needs, preferences, and pace. The therapist and client decide together which techniques to prioritize and how to apply them in daily life.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how and when people connect. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations, while keeping the focus on practical skill-building and progress toward clear goals.