Katherine "Katie" Sandven MossLMFT

Katherine "Katie" Sandven Moss is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California with 12 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage addictions, relationship strain, family conflict, parenting stress, and self-esteem concerns. Katie aims to make the first step feel doable and acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy.

Katie uses straightforward talk therapy to help people name problems and try new ways of responding. Sessions emphasize honest conversation about thoughts and feelings. The work is practical and focused on small changes that add up over time.

She also supports people dealing with abandonment or attachment wounds, body image and shame, caregiver stress, and communication breakdowns. Katie helps clients who struggle with control issues, impulsivity, isolation, and mood or panic symptoms. Financial stress, life purpose questions, and the fallout of divorce or separation are also part of her practice.

Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space where the therapist and client set clear goals together. Katie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide interventions and to track progress. She encourages steady, manageable steps rather than quick fixes.

Therapy is collaborative and tailored to each person’s situation. Katie often works on skills for improved communication, healthier coping with cravings or urges, and rebuilding self-confidence. If you’re ready to explore changes, she helps map out what comes next.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online support

Many of the evidence-based techniques Katie uses focus on clear thinking and practical skills. One common approach helps people spot unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try alternative responses so mood and stress get easier to manage. This work is useful for mood disorders, panic symptoms, and low self-esteem.

Another frequent focus is on building stronger communication and coping skills. Therapy can include practicing new ways to speak about needs, set boundaries, and handle conflict. These steps are often helpful for relationship stress, parenting strain, and caregiver burnout.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on how things are progressing. Decisions about methods and pacing are made together to fit the person’s needs and preferences.

The therapist’s biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people work from a location that suits their schedule and technology comfort while focusing on practical skills and steady progress.