Katie Aab , LMFT

Katie Aab is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Riverside, California, with nine years of clinical experience working in both community mental health settings and private practice. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University, earned in 2013, and combines that training with hands-on experience supporting people facing a wide range of concerns.

Katie has worked with individuals coping with anxiety, depression, bipolar and other mood disorders, substance use challenges, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and the impacts of trauma, loss, and abuse. She also supports clients dealing with relationship and family problems, self-esteem and body image issues, caregiving stress, life transitions, grief, and intimacy-related difficulties. Her practice includes work with anger, impulsivity, isolation, and questions of life purpose across the lifespan.

Her approach is empathetic, client-centered, and goal oriented. She integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients set clear goals, process painful experiences, and develop practical skills for daily life. As an LMFT, Katie is a licensed clinician trained to work with individuals, couples, and families. She offers a warm, nonjudgmental space and collaborates with clients to create a plan that reflects their priorities and values.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them explore values, emotions, and goals. This approach is often helpful for people seeking empathy, validation, and a stronger sense of self.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, skills-based approach that helps people identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior contributing to anxiety, depression, and stress. It emphasizes practical strategies and homework to create measurable change.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills - tools that can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Katie collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support, make it easier to attend sessions from home or work, and offer a range of ways to stay connected between appointments.