- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Katherine
Katherine Nies is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with five years of clinical and coaching experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. She also focuses on attachment issues, caregiver stress, control issues, life purpose, and pregnancy and childbirth.
Katherine uses a collaborative approach that centers the client's experience. Sessions involve talking through current concerns, identifying values and goals, and planning small steps that fit daily life. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy when emotions and relationship patterns are central to the problem.
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take action despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Client-Centered Therapy and motivational interviewing shape how conversations are held, aiming for clear, practical next steps rather than abstract theory.
Mindfulness practices are used at times to help with stress, attention, and emotional regulation. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with concrete tools and exercises to try between meetings. Katherine encourages honest discussion about what is and isn’t working so plans can be adjusted.
People who want straightforward guidance on parenting, managing caregiving strain, or sorting out life direction may find this approach useful. She asks clients to name what changes they want and then helps translate those goals into doable actions. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling the first session.
How EFT, ACT, and client-centered work online
Katherine commonly integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy into her work. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming emotions and the patterns those emotions create, which can help when relationship patterns or attachment concerns are central. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy involves clarifying values and choosing actions that move a person toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Client-Centered Therapy shapes the way sessions unfold, keeping conversations focused on the client's perspective and immediate goals.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Katherine works collaboratively with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts tools and exercises as needed. The decision about which approach to use is made together based on symptoms, life context, and what feels most useful in sessions.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make scheduling easier by fitting into work breaks or reducing travel time, and some formats can be shorter for quick check-ins or use less bandwidth for audio-only conversations. Confirm the available session options when you select the See online therapy options button so you know how sessions will be conducted and how they can fit into your routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, plus attachment issues and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and conversational, focusing on clear goals and practical steps to use between sessions.
What is her clinical experience?
She has five years of experience providing counseling and life coaching informed by several therapeutic approaches.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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