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Katie Aab, LMFT

California LMFT for mood and relationship challenges
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Relationship and family work
  • CBT and DBT approaches

About Katie Aab

Katie Aab is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Riverside, California. With nine years of clinical experience across community mental health settings and private practice, she works with adults facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues.

She earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University in 2013 and has supported clients dealing with self-esteem struggles, career challenges, mood disorders, substance use issues, OCD symptoms, and the everyday frustrations that can accompany life transitions. Her additional focus areas include attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, questions of life purpose, midlife difficulties, and other mood-related problems.

Katie’s therapeutic stance is empathetic, client-centered, and goal oriented. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients set clear objectives, process trauma, and develop practical skills to meet their goals. She aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental environment where people can explore concerns and build strategies for meaningful change. Katie is licensed in California as an LMFT (CA LMFT 107860) and provides services in English.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Katie Aab have?

Katie Aab has 9 years of experience as a therapist.

Is Katie Aab a licensed therapist?

Yes. Katie Aab holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is licensed in California as CA LMFT 107860.

In which languages does Katie Aab provide therapy?

Katie Aab provides therapy in English.

Where is Katie Aab located?

Katie Aab is located in California.

How can I work with Katie Aab as my therapist?

Clients can work with Katie Aab through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Katie Aab work with international clients?

No. Katie Aab does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Katie Aab cost?

The cost of therapy with Katie Aab can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the Start Therapy button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be the Right Fit?

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One of the clearest advantages is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that suits them best - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - making it easier to integrate support into busy schedules.

Licensed professionals provide online services, and clients may switch therapists at any time if they prefer a different fit. For many people, remote therapy offers a practical, accessible way to work on goals, learn coping skills, and address common mental health and relational concerns.

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