Katie Aab, LMFT
Client-centered LMFT for mood and relationships
- CBT and DBT skills
- Client-centered support
- Flexible online sessions
About Katie Aab
Katie Aab is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based 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 brings practical training and real-world experience to her therapeutic work.
Katie works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and body image struggles, intimacy-related issues, anger, and coping with life transitions. She also supports clients dealing with attachment concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and questions about life purpose and midlife changes.
Her clinical style is empathetic, goal-oriented, and client-centered. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, uses Solution-Focused techniques to set achievable goals, incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance, and employs Motivational Interviewing to support commitment to change. These approaches are used to help clients process trauma, manage mood symptoms, address substance use, and build skills for healthier relationships.
Katie provides a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic environment that emphasizes collaboration and empowerment. She focuses on helping people clarify goals, build practical skills, and move toward meaningful change.
Katie works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and body image struggles, intimacy-related issues, anger, and coping with life transitions. She also supports clients dealing with attachment concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and questions about life purpose and midlife changes.
Her clinical style is empathetic, goal-oriented, and client-centered. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, uses Solution-Focused techniques to set achievable goals, incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance, and employs Motivational Interviewing to support commitment to change. These approaches are used to help clients process trauma, manage mood symptoms, address substance use, and build skills for healthier relationships.
Katie provides a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic environment that emphasizes collaboration and empowerment. She focuses on helping people clarify goals, build practical skills, and move toward meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes
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 nine years of experience as a therapist.
Is Katie Aab a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 107860.
In which languages does Katie Aab provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Katie Aab located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Katie Aab as my therapist?
You can work with Katie Aab through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Katie Aab work with international clients?
Katie Aab does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Katie Aab cost?
The cost of therapy 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-centered therapy focuses on the individual's experience and creates a supportive, non-judgmental space where therapists reflect, validate, and help clients identify their own goals. This approach helps people who need empathy, clarity, and stronger self-understanding as they navigate life challenges.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, skills-based method that helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practice new strategies to manage anxiety, depression, mood symptoms, and problematic habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Katie works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors techniques from these models to best support progress. This collaborative process helps ensure the plan fits the client rather than forcing a single method.
Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers greater flexibility for scheduling, reduces travel barriers, and makes it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to online formats so that clients can continue skill-building and goal work in ways that fit their daily lives.