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Katherine Barton, LMFT

Compassionate LMFT supporting trauma and relationships
  • Trauma and abuse support
  • Parenting and family help
  • CBT and somatic approaches

About Katherine Barton

Katherine Barton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 12 years of clinical experience. She has worked with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, and compassion fatigue. Her practice also addresses specific needs such as adoption and foster care, codependency, dissociation, obsessive-compulsive patterns, personality-related concerns, seasonal mood changes, self-harm, and somatization.

Katherine blends several clinical approaches to tailor therapy to each person's situation, drawing from attachment-based techniques, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative and solution-focused work, somatic and trauma-focused interventions, and Internal Family Systems. Her manner is warm and interactive, offering respect, sensitivity, and compassion throughout the therapeutic process.

Katherine recognizes the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life and aims to support and empower those ready to take that first step. She is committed to helping individuals and families explore change, build resilience, and work toward meaningful goals.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careCodependencyDependent personalityDissociationIntellectual disabilityObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSomatization

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Katherine Barton have?

Katherine Barton has 12 years of experience.

Is Katherine Barton a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 53007.

In which languages does Katherine Barton provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Katherine Barton located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Katherine Barton as my therapist?

You can work with Katherine Barton through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Katherine Barton work with international clients?

Katherine Barton does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Katherine Barton 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?

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One of the primary benefits is flexibility - users can connect with a therapist in the format that best fits their routine and comfort level, whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility often makes it simpler to maintain consistency and integrate therapy into a busy life.

Therapists offering online care are licensed professionals, and if the fit is not right at any point you can switch to a different therapist. For many people, remote therapy offers an accessible, effective way to work on mental health and life goals with professional guidance.

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