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LMFT

Kathryn Shafer, LMFT

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Kathryn

Kathryn Shafer is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with a decade of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strains, and family conflict.

Background and approach

As an LMFT she draws on her clinical background to support clients working on self-esteem, motivation, and confidence, and she also addresses a wide range of concerns such as mood disorders, eating and body image issues, and ADHD. Her practice is characterized by a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate stance toward each person who seeks help.

Kathryn adapts conversations and treatment plans to match individual needs rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions. She emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, acknowledging that reaching out for change takes courage.

Whether someone is facing career pressures, parenting challenges, social anxiety, or difficulties with impulsivity and obsessive patterns, she aims to provide practical support and encouragement tailored to the client’s goals and circumstances.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Kathryn relies on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the concerns a client brings. One commonly used approach focuses on skill-building for managing anxiety and stress through practical strategies that help regulate emotions and reduce overwhelm. Another approach emphasizes improving communication and relational patterns to address relationship strain, blended family issues, and conflict resolution by teaching clearer expression and listening skills.

Determining which methods fit best is a collaborative part of the process. The therapist works together with clients to identify goals, try approaches, and adjust plans over time so treatments align with personal preferences and changing needs rather than following a fixed formula.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit consistent support into busy schedules, continue work while traveling within permissible areas, or choose a format that feels most comfortable for discussing sensitive topics.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kathryn address?
She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, self-esteem, depression, eating concerns, parenting, anger, career challenges, bipolar mood concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The therapist emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring dialogue and treatment to each person's unique needs. Sessions focus on collaborative problem-solving and practical support.
What is her clinical background?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with clients across a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Which credentials and location apply to this clinician?
She holds the CA LMFT license number 114178 and practices from California.
Can people who speak other languages work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and no other languages are listed.
What session formats are available?
Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for them.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Eating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Kathryn can help with

Kathryn Shafer works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and depression.

Kathryn works with clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and motivation.

Experience and training

Kathryn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, with 10 years of clinical experience.