- stress and anxiety
- CBT techniques
- client-centered work
About Katarina
Dr. Katarina Thomas is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 35 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, sleep or eating concerns, mood disorders, and anger. Her practice also covers career pressures, addiction-related worries, and intimacy-related issues.
She begins by listening to what matters most to the client. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation rather than clinical jargon. Clients can expect straightforward reflections, questions that clarify patterns, and collaborative goal-setting. The work is paced to match the client’s needs and tolerance for change.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Existential Therapy. That means sessions may include exploring personal values, identifying unhelpful thoughts, and testing new behaviors between meetings. The aim is to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding to stress and anger.
Dr. Thomas has long experience helping people sort family of origin issues, attachment-related concerns, and problems tied to abandonment or control. She also supports those facing first responder or veteran-related pressures and compassion fatigue. Her practice addresses loneliness, commitment worries, and the practical fallout of separation or divorce.
Work with her typically includes short-term skill building and longer-term reflection, depending on each person’s goals. Prospective clients who want to begin are asked to use the site’s matching steps to schedule an initial session and describe their main concerns.
How her approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. It helps people clarify what matters to them and build confidence in their own decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact; it is useful for managing anger, anxiety, or low mood through practical strategies and experiments. Existential Therapy invites discussion about meaning, choice, and responsibility when life changes feel overwhelming.Choosing an approach is a collaborative step. The therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan as they learn what helps. That process can include short-term skills work, like managing intense reactions, alongside deeper discussion about values and relationships.
The practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into everyday life. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around work or family commitments, have a brief check-in during a busy week, or continue care when travel or relocation happens. Confirm the specific session formats that are offered before booking so you know how meetings will be held. Licensed professionals generally use the first sessions to set goals and agree on a plan that fits the client’s schedule and needs.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, mood disorders, anger, addictions, and related concerns listed on her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, using listening, reflective questions, and collaborative goal setting to help people notice and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.