Diane Kato, LMFT
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Family counseling
About Diane Kato
Her practice focuses on building resilience and clearer communication while addressing concerns such as self esteem, attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, and post-traumatic stress. Diane also works with clients on life transitions including divorce, end-of-life and hospice related matters, midlife questions, and exploring life purpose. She combines flexibility and creativity in sessions to meet clients where they are and to support meaningful change.
Diane frames therapy as a collaborative journey that honors each individual’s cultural background and lived experience. She encourages taking the first step toward a more fulfilling, balanced life and offers steady guidance and support throughout that process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Diane Kato have?
Diane Kato has 23 years of professional experience.
Is Diane Kato a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - licensed in California as CA LMFT 42946.
In which languages does Diane Kato provide therapy?
Diane provides therapy in English.
Where is Diane Kato located?
Diane is located in California.
How can I work with Diane Kato as my therapist?
You can work with Diane through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Diane Kato work with international clients?
Diane Kato does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Diane Kato cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and billing details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a 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.
Attachment-Informed and Person-Centered Care for Online Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It helps clients explore attachment wounds and build healthier ways of relating to partners, family members, and themselves. Client-Centered Therapy, also called person-centered therapy, centers the individual’s experience and emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration to support self-directed growth and stronger self esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and provides practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and address mood and trauma-related symptoms.
Diane approaches online care as a collaborative process. She works with each person to determine which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds and inviting client feedback throughout treatment.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to access therapy from home. These options allow Diane to provide consistent support across a range of issues while tailoring the pace and format of work to what best suits each client.