Katherine Nies, LCSW

Therapist in California

Practical support for everyday confidence

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5 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

Goal focused
Mindfulness based
Warm listening

About Katherine

Katherine Nies is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, self esteem challenges, parenting concerns, depression, and ADHD. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Katherine listens closely and works alongside clients to set clear, achievable goals.

Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Clients can expect to talk through current problems, learn short exercises, and try new ways of responding between meetings.

Katherine uses tools drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to strengthen emotional awareness and build better patterns in relationships.

Over five years she has supported people working through caregiver stress, attachment concerns, control issues, and questions about life purpose. She also addresses pregnancy and childbirth related worries alongside parenting strain.

Katherine practices in California as an LCSW, and she offers services in English. If you are ready to take a first step, she asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to her availability.

How Katherine’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and move toward what matters to them. It is useful for anxiety, low self esteem, and decisions about life purpose. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience so they can find their own solutions; it is helpful when someone needs a supportive space to sort through parenting or caregiver stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Katherine collaborates with each person to choose strategies that fit their goals and daily life. Together they review what’s working and adjust methods as needed so sessions stay practical and relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, save travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let clients practice skills in real situations between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and client-centered techniques to work well over distance, focusing on clear goals, simple exercises, and follow-up steps to try between appointments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteem DepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesLife purposePregnancy and childbirth

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Katherine help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, self esteem, depression, ADHD, and parenting challenges. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, control issues, life purpose, and pregnancy and childbirth.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and conversational. Sessions focus on setting goals, trying practical steps, and building skills that can be used between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including caregiver stress and relationship patterns.

What credentials and location should I know?

She is a California LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin scheduling sessions?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.