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Online therapist

Katherine "Katie" Sandven Moss

Practical family-focused therapy for parents

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
12 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Katherine

Katherine "Katie" Sandven Moss uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help families and individuals facing relationship and parenting challenges. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who focuses on clear steps parents can take when family life feels tense. Katie presents a calm, direct style aimed at helping people talk through what matters most at home.

She has 12 years of experience working in California. That time includes helping with addictions, relationship struggles, family conflict, parenting questions, and self-esteem concerns.

Background and approach

Katie also addresses issues like attachment and abandonment, communication problems, caregiving stress, and coping with mood symptoms and panic. In sessions she creates a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be named plainly. She encourages practical problem solving and teaches skills people can try between meetings.

Parents and family members often leave with clearer next steps and ways to change everyday interactions. Katie offers several ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She works in English and is licensed in California as LMFT 130753.

The cost and scheduling are tied to location and availability and use a cancelable subscription model. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a time that fits. Katie aims to help people feel steadier at home and more confident in their caregiving and relationship choices.

Evidence-based approaches adapted for online family care

Many of her sessions draw on proven, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on behavior and relationships. One common approach helps people identify patterns in how family members interact and then practice new, clearer ways of communicating. This method is useful for recurring conflicts, parenting challenges, and rebuilding trust.

Another frequent focus is teaching practical coping and emotion-regulation skills. These techniques break down overwhelming feelings into manageable steps and offer concrete tools to reduce panic, manage mood swings, and handle impulse-driven behaviors. They are helpful when stress affects daily family life and caregiving roles.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She partners with each person to figure out which techniques match their goals, preferences, and the situation at home. That collaborative process lets the plan shift as needs change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy family schedules. These options make it easier to connect from home, support those who travel, and provide more flexible ways to follow up between meetings. The format is chosen to match the therapeutic plan and each family's practical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Katie commonly address?
She works with addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting struggles, and low self-esteem. Other areas include attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, and mood concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Katie uses practical, evidence-based techniques and a straightforward, supportive approach. Sessions focus on talking through problems and learning skills to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 12 years of professional experience working with individuals and families. That background includes addressing relationship dynamics and parenting challenges.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with license number CA LMFT 130753. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions scheduled and priced?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

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