Kathleen Ries, LMFT
- Relationship and family work
- Trauma and grief support
- Flexible online options
About Kathleen Ries
Her clinical style blends compassion with practical, evidence-informed techniques, tailoring interventions to the needs of individuals, couples, and families. Kathleen creates a non-judgmental space where clients can explore painful experiences, build coping skills, and develop strategies to rebuild connection, improve communication, and strengthen resilience. She emphasizes collaboration and empathy, working alongside clients to identify meaningful steps toward healing and personal growth.
Known for an attentive, client-centered approach, Kathleen draws on her training to help people reclaim a sense of inner strength while addressing issues such as intimacy struggles, parenting concerns, addiction-related challenges, career stress, self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. She aims to empower clients with tools and insight that support long-term well-being and adaptive change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Therapeutic Approach
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kathleen Ries have?
Kathleen Ries has 13 years of professional experience as a therapist.
Is Kathleen Ries a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and is licensed in California as CA LMFT 78366.
In which languages does Kathleen Ries provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Kathleen Ries located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Kathleen Ries as my therapist?
You can work with Kathleen Ries through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kathleen Ries work with international clients?
No. Kathleen Ries does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kathleen Ries cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and plan details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire used to match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes the role of early relational patterns in current relationships, helping clients understand how attachment styles shape trust, intimacy, and communication and supporting work around relationship repair and emotional safety. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client’s own perspective and strengths, offering empathic listening and validation to foster self-awareness, confidence, and personal growth in the face of life changes or low self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, providing practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and improve coping with depression and stress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kathleen collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective for each person.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make consistent care easier to fit into busy schedules and help maintain continuity through transitions. These options support timely access to licensed professionals and allow therapeutic work to continue in ways that accommodate daily life and changing circumstances.