- 35 years experience
- Client-centered care
- CBT and existential
About Katarina
Dr. Katarina Thomas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 35 years of experience in California. She focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns. She aims to create a calm space where thoughts and feelings can be talked about without judgment.
She supports people dealing with low self-esteem, motivation struggles, and life transitions. She also helps with grief, addiction-related concerns, sleep and eating issues, and mood challenges such as depression and bipolar disorder. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among her areas of focus.
Her way of working is straightforward and person-focused. She listens first, then helps people notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one approach she uses to address anxious thoughts and unhelpful behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy guides how she stays focused on each person’s priorities.
She also draws on Existential Therapy to talk about meaning, values, and choices when life feels confusing or stuck. Sessions aim to mix practical steps and reflection so people can try new ways of coping between meetings. Dr. Thomas encourages small, doable changes that fit each person’s daily life.
People come for short-term problem solving as well as longer work on deeper concerns. Her California license is noted as CA LMFT, and she works in English. To begin, people follow a simple matching and scheduling process to set up their first session.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. It emphasizes empathy and respect, helping people feel heard while they talk about anxiety, relationships, and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical tools to reduce panic symptoms and manage anxious thinking through exercises and behavioral steps people can try between sessions.
She also uses Existential Therapy to address questions about meaning, values, and choice when people feel stuck or overwhelmed. That work can help when life transitions or identity questions are part of the struggle.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and comfort level. Conversations in early sessions help shape a plan that feels doable and focused on what the person wants to change.
If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt these therapeutic approaches to remote sessions so practical skills and reflective work continue between appointments.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, motivation, grief, addictions, mood disorders, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space and listens closely before suggesting steps. Work blends practical strategies with reflective conversation.
What is her background and experience?
She has 35 years of professional work experience and uses those years to guide clients through a range of life and mental health concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist listed as CA LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.