- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Guilt and shame
About Kaete
Kaete Elliott is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 24 years of professional experience. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, and depression. Her practice also addresses issues such as communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, and panic attacks.
Kaete focuses on helping people speak about difficult feelings without judgment. She creates time in sessions for clear conversation about what feels heavy. That can look like naming emotions, tracing what keeps them active, and testing small ways to respond differently.
Her style centers on practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce overwhelm and increase clearer communication. Sessions move at a steady, straightforward pace. Kaete encourages concrete steps people can try between meetings to notice change.
She has worked across many situations over two decades, including couples and individual concerns around separation and loss. Her experience includes supporting people dealing with identity questions related to LGBT issues and the strain those questions can bring.
People who contact her typically want direct discussion and real-world strategies for everyday problems. Before booking, clients confirm current session options and the subscription-based fee structure that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Kaete works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear problem-solving and emotional understanding. One common approach she uses helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and then test different ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms. Another approach emphasizes improving communication skills so people can express needs, set boundaries, and reduce conflict in relationships.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist and client review current problems, goals, and what feels manageable, then try methods that fit the person’s pace and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress is reviewed so the work stays relevant and practical.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can help arrange sessions that match daily schedules and communication preferences, while working toward clearer thinking and more effective interactions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, anger, and depression, plus related issues such as communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, and panic attacks.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help name and talk through guilt or shame and then try small behavior steps that change how those feelings affect daily life.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional work experience as a therapist in clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm exact terms during sign-up.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.