- Stress management
- Sleep support
- Practical coaching
About Katherine
Dr. Katherine (Kate) Bergam is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, sleep problems, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, relationship concerns, grief, anger, and life coaching. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can use between meetings. Kate writes and speaks plainly about coping strategies so people can try them right away.
Her approach centers on clear conversation and setting realistic goals. She helps people notice patterns that fuel anger and frustration, then practices alternatives in session. For sleep and anxiety she uses well-established techniques to calm the body and change unhelpful thoughts. For career and self-esteem work she breaks big problems into manageable next steps.
Kate also supports people facing grief, hospice or end-of-life questions and worries about isolation. She addresses body image, hoarding behaviors, panic attacks, social anxiety, and communication problems by combining practical skill-building with steady planning. Sessions often include homework tasks and short experiments to test new behaviors.
She says the first step can feel hard and that small changes matter. Therapy sessions are conversational and focused on what the client wants to achieve. Kate encourages clear, doable actions so progress can be measured over time.
To get started clients follow the site's matching process and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and a subscription model is used that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Two evidence-based techniques Kate commonly uses are cognitive-behavioral approaches and behavioral sleep strategies. Cognitive-behavioral work looks at thoughts and actions that keep anger and anxiety active, then practices alternative responses. Behavioral sleep strategies focus on consistent routines and small habit changes to improve sleep and daytime energy.She also draws on practical coaching methods to break larger problems into step-by-step actions. That approach helps with career decisions, self-esteem building, and coping plans for grief or isolation. Each method is presented in plain terms and practiced during sessions so clients can try changes between meetings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust based on results. Kate helps clients pick techniques that suit their needs, preferences, and daily life rather than insisting on a single model.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can attend around work or caregiving. Ask about the specific session formats offered when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, relationship issues, grief, and anger among other concerns.
What is her therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with practical tasks and experiments to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices with clients in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.