- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
About Katherine
Katherine "Katie" Sandven Moss is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 12 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are facing problems with addiction, relationships, family tension, parenting, and self-esteem. She also helps people dealing with guilt and shame, abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, and mood or panic symptoms.
Katie focuses on practical conversations that help people name what they are feeling. Sessions are straightforward and centered on the issues a person brings, such as communication breakdowns, impulsive behavior, or caregiving stress. She talks through concrete steps rather than using medical jargon.
Her background includes long-term clinical work in California settings where she supported people through divorce, financial stress, and recovery from impulsive or risky choices. This experience informs how she helps people rebuild routines and manage mood or panic episodes.
In session she encourages honest talk about hard feelings like guilt, shame, or isolation. She helps people look at patterns that keep those feelings active and practices ways to interrupt them. Therapy can include role-play for communication, skills for anxiety and panic, and planning around caregiving demands.
People who come to Katie leave sessions with clear next steps to try between visits. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Many therapists use evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral approaches and skills-based anxiety work. Cognitive-behavioral style work looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep unhelpful feelings alive and teaches practical exercises to try between sessions. Skills-based anxiety work focuses on short tools for managing panic symptoms, breathing, and grounding when anxiety rises.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques in session, and adjust based on what helps. Decisions about which methods to keep are made together as needs and preferences become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let a person use video or phone options depending on what suits their day while the therapist and client focus on practical skills and problem solving.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with addictions, relationship struggles, family and parenting problems, and self-esteem challenges. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, mood concerns, panic, and attachment issues.
How would she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She encourages direct talk about the feelings and looks at patterns that keep guilt or shame active. Sessions include practical steps and exercises people can try between appointments.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a California LMFT with 12 years of professional experience in clinical settings. Her work has included helping people through divorce, impulsivity, and caregiving stress.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.