- Compassion focused
- Brainspotting informed
- Practical coping skills
About Katherine
Katherine Stratton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on common sources of distress like stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and compassion fatigue. People seek her help for persistent worry and sudden panic, as well as for mood and trauma-related concerns.
Katherine uses a compassionate style that encourages self-kindness and acceptance. She aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming. She has experience helping clients name patterns and try new ways of coping.
Her background includes training in Brainspotting, a technique that works with bodily awareness and focused attention to address stuck memories and reactions. She pairs practical coping strategies with methods that attend to physical responses to stress and trauma.
Sessions involve straightforward goals and clear steps. Katherine helps people set small, manageable targets and practices to use between meetings. She also addresses related issues such as codependency, family of origin concerns, and somatic symptoms.
People interested in starting are invited to use the site’s Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire. The therapist will then help arrange scheduling according to availability and location in California.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Therapy with Katherine draws on practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on both mind and body. Brainspotting is one method she uses; it centers on where the eyes fixate to help the nervous system process difficult memories and strong reactions. This can be useful for trauma-related symptoms and for experiences that feel stuck in the body.She also emphasizes general coping strategies that teach breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to fears. These simple tools aim to reduce immediate anxiety and build confidence in managing panic or overwhelming stress. Together these approaches help people notice physical reactions and practice new responses.
Finding the right method is a collaborative process. Katherine will work with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She reviews what helps and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses so the approach fits the person, not the other way around.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let people practice skills in the places where they live their day-to-day life while still working with a licensed professional.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Katherine commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is her general therapy style?
Katherine uses a compassionate, straightforward approach that emphasizes self-kindness and practical steps clients can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working as a licensed clinician in California.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Her credential is LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and she practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time and works with clients located in California.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and 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 the therapist's availability.