- Calm and direct
- Skills focused
- Relationship help
About Katherine
Katherine "Katie" Sandven Moss is a California-based licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 12 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people facing addictions, relationship strain, family conflict, parenting stress, and low self-esteem. Katie aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is nervous about starting therapy.
Katie takes a straightforward, supportive approach in sessions. She creates space for people to talk through hard feelings and difficult choices. Sessions are practical and focused on what matters to the person in front of her. She works at a pace each person can handle.
Her background includes twelve years of working directly with people who struggle with confidence, mood difficulties, impulsivity, and panic symptoms. She also helps people navigate separation, grief, money worries, and caregiving stress. Katie notices patterns in relationships and helps clients try different ways of responding.
Conversations often include developing clearer communication, noticing how past attachment experiences affect today, and building small, steady skills to reduce overwhelm. She encourages realistic steps toward change rather than quick fixes. Katie emphasizes steady progress and practical strategies that fit everyday life.
People who meet with her can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to sort priorities and find clearer choices. She aims to help each person leave sessions with a next step they can try between meetings.
Evidence-based techniques and online care that fit your life
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and understanding patterns. One common approach helps people learn specific coping skills to reduce intense physical reactions and sudden panic. It focuses on breathing, grounding, and stepwise practice to make overwhelming moments feel more manageable. Another approach looks at how attachment and past relationships shape current reactions. This work helps people notice patterns in communication and try different responses to reduce repeated conflict.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which techniques suit their needs and goals. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made or new challenges emerge.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes consistent weekly work more practical for people juggling parenting, caregiving, or work demands. Ask about current session formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Katie commonly address?
She helps people with addictions, relationship and family conflict, parenting stress, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include panic symptoms, mood issues, and problems with impulsivity or shame.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and supportive. Sessions focus on clear steps, improving communication, and building skills that can be practiced between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience helping people with a range of relationship and personal concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not currently accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.