Therapist profile
Katherine Weller, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Family and parenting
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- CBT and solution-focused
About Katherine
Katherine Weller is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Washington and California with 30 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and questions about life purpose and career. Katherine also supports people facing caregiver burnout, blended family issues, and the emotional effects of aging.
Her approach treats problems in context - early family history, current relationships, work, and community all matter. She listens, asks direct questions, and offers practical steps clients can try between sessions. She uses familiar methods such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior strategies, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused tools when helpful.
Across a long career she has worked in hospitals, public health, military settings, agencies, and small practices in both rural and urban communities. That range of settings shaped a respect for different life situations and practical problem-solving. Katherine aims to notice what limits a person now and identify small changes that can reduce that burden.
Sessions focus on clear goals and steady progress rather than abstract theory. Conversations cover communication problems, codependency, divorce and separation issues, fatherhood concerns, guilt and shame, isolation, and midlife questions. She also addresses money stress, caregiver strain, and challenges that come with blended families.
Clients who want a straightforward, experience-based therapist can expect a mix of listening, constructive feedback, and specific techniques to try between meetings. Katherine emphasizes action and understanding together as the path toward improved emotional health.
How sessions work
How Katherine uses therapy approaches online
Client-centered therapy prioritizes the client's perspective, focusing on active listening and reflection to help people clarify what matters to them. It is useful for work on relationships, self-esteem, and family history concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses straightforward exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills can be helpful when strong emotions or relationship conflicts make daily life harder.
Katherine approaches finding the right method as a collaborative process. She will discuss your goals and try approaches that fit your situation, adjusting as needed. Deciding which tools to use happens together, based on what you want to change and what feels manageable.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-in times, and allow meetings without travel. It can also let people try different session rhythms and practical homework that fits daily life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California, Washington
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family and parenting concerns are addressed?
She works with issues such as blended family difficulties, fatherhood concerns, caregiver stress, and communication problems within family systems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She listens closely, offers direct feedback, and combines practical techniques with supportive conversation to help people make changes.
What is her background and experience?
She has 30 years of experience in hospitals, public health, military settings, agencies, and private practice across rural and urban areas.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds LMFT licensure in Washington and California and is based in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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