Kathryn (Katie) Mason, LMFT

Kathryn (Katie) Mason is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 17 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and depression, drawing on training in EMDR protocol as part of her clinical toolkit. Her approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly and at the client’s pace.

With a commitment to collaboration, Kathryn supports clients who are taking the first step toward greater well-being and meaning in their lives. She works with individuals to identify practical coping strategies and to process difficult experiences, always honoring each person’s readiness and goals. Whether addressing longstanding patterns in relationships or responding to recent life changes, Kathryn aims to be a steady, supportive presence throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. Through this approach Kathryn helps clients explore attachment needs and interpersonal dynamics, which can be useful for relationship struggles, abandonment concerns, and intimacy-related issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-oriented method that examines the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Kathryn uses CBT techniques to help people manage anxiety, depression, and unhelpful thinking patterns by building concrete coping strategies.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured protocol trained for use with trauma and distressing memories. When appropriate, Kathryn integrates EMDR to support processing of past events that continue to affect daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kathryn works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and shorter contacts are available via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make regular care more accessible around work, family, and other commitments while allowing clients to engage with licensed professionals in ways that fit their schedules.