About Kathryn Williams
Focus areas
Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Therapy
Depression
Relationship Counseling
Worry
Marriage Counseling
Stress
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Kathryn Williams
I help individuals navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and patterns that can leave them feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves. Many of my clients are high functioning in their daily lives while internally struggling with overwhelm, self-doubt, emotional burnout, or difficulty creating fulfilling relationships. My approach is insight-oriented, trauma-informed, and grounded in nervous system awareness, helping clients better understand the underlying emotional and behavioral patterns impacting their lives.
I work collaboratively with clients to build self-awareness, strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change. My style is warm, direct, and thoughtful, integrating evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s individual needs and goals.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, and my goal is to create a space where clients feel both supported and challenged in a meaningful way. My approach is collaborative, relational, and insight-oriented. I help clients explore not only their thoughts and behaviors, but also the deeper emotional and nervous system patterns that may be contributing to anxiety, relationship difficulties, stress, self-esteem challenges, or feeling stuck.
Sessions are often exploratory and reflective while also remaining practical and goal-oriented. I integrate evidence-based approaches with trauma-informed and attachment-focused perspectives, tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs and experiences. I value honesty, curiosity, and authenticity in the therapeutic relationship, and I encourage clients to show up as they are rather than feeling pressure to “perform” in therapy.
Clients often come to therapy wanting more than symptom relief alone. Many are looking to better understand themselves, improve relationships, build self-trust, process past experiences, and create more sustainable emotional balance in their lives.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
The first few sessions focus on understanding what brings you to therapy, including current stressors, emotional patterns, relationship dynamics, and treatment goals. Together, we identify how symptoms are impacting daily life and create a treatment approach tailored to your needs.
Ongoing sessions are collaborative and may include processing emotions, exploring patterns, building coping skills, improving communication, and increasing emotional regulation and self-awareness. My approach integrates trauma-informed, attachment-focused, psychodynamic, CBT, and nervous system-based perspectives depending on your and your goals.
Kathryn Williams, LMFT is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Ongoing session: $0-250 for 55 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Pepperdine University, Master's in Marriage and Family Counseling
NPI number
1952294845
How soon can I make an appointment with Kathryn Williams?
Generally, Kathryn Williams has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Kathryn Williams's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Kathryn Williams accepting new patients?
Kathryn Williams generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Kathryn Williams's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Kathryn Williams accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Kathryn Williams online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Kathryn Williams using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Kathryn Williams work with?
Kathryn Williams works with Kathryn Williams, LMFT.
What are common reasons for patients to see Kathryn Williams?
Kathryn Williams frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Kathryn Williams on their profile.
What languages does Kathryn Williams speak?
Kathryn Williams speaks English.