Katie Aab , LMFT

Katie Aab is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Riverside, California with nine years of clinical experience. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University, earned in 2013, and brings experience from both community mental health settings and private practice.

Katie has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, career challenges, mood disorders, substance use concerns, and obsessive compulsive symptoms. Her clinical work also includes supporting clients through stress, loss, histories of abuse or neglect, and the everyday frustrations that can make life feel overwhelming.

Her therapeutic stance is empathetic, goal oriented, and client centered. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help clients set meaningful goals, process trauma, and develop practical skills for coping and growth. Katie aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore concerns and work toward their objectives with increased confidence and self-awareness.

Known for a collaborative approach, she partners with clients to identify priorities and tailor strategies that fit each person’s values and life circumstances.

Approach to Online Therapy and Treatment Methods

Katie uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment where the client’s perspective guides the work; this approach emphasizes understanding, empathy, and collaboration so clients can explore values and goals at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is employed to help people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors - it is practical and useful for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and impulsivity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Katie works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds and priorities change.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage from home or other convenient locations. For many people, remote sessions make it easier to maintain consistency, access licensed professionals despite geographic limits, and fit therapy into busy schedules while still receiving structured, evidence-informed care.