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Katherine Oakenshield, LMFT

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationArizona
  • Focus areasLGBT, Parenting, and Stress and Anxiety
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Katherine

Katherine Oakenshield is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Arizona who focuses on a broad range of concerns including LGBT issues, parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and coaching.

Background and approach

She brings four years of clinical experience and draws on several evidence-informed traditions to tailor care to each person’s needs, combining relational insight with practical strategies. Her work also addresses attachment issues, body image, communication difficulties, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, life-purpose questions, and diverse sexual and relationship expressions such as BDSM, kink, polyamory, and non-monogamous arrangements.

Katherine integrates approaches that emphasize internal parts work alongside attachment and client-centered perspectives to help clients explore inner conflicts, improve emotional connection, and develop skills for healthier day-to-day functioning. She communicates with warmth and a playful, culturally attuned voice while maintaining professional focus on goals and growth.

Sessions are offered in English and are provided through online formats aligned with the therapist’s availability. Katherine’s practice aims to create an affirming environment for people exploring identity, relationships, sexuality, and personal meaning, with attention to both emotional healing and practical problem solving.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Internal Family Systems (IFS) emphasizes identifying and relating to the different parts within a person to reduce internal conflict and foster self-leadership; it can be helpful for people managing shame, inner critics, and complex emotional patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relational patterns shape emotional responses and connection, offering ways to repair and strengthen interpersonal bonds. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience, prioritizing empathy, acceptance, and collaborative exploration to support self-directed growth and resilience.

Katherine treats choice of approach as a collaborative process, exploring with each person which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She mixes relational, parts-oriented, and client-focused techniques as appropriate, and will work with clients to adjust or combine approaches over time so the work aligns with what feels most helpful.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provides flexibility for different schedules, comfort levels, and ways of communicating. These formats allow continuity of care across distances and can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while still engaging in reflective, focused work with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Katherine commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including LGBT concerns, parenting, stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy difficulties, self-esteem, depression, and coaching.
What kind of therapeutic style can I expect?
The approach blends relational and experiential work with practical techniques, aiming to balance emotional exploration and skill-building to meet clients where they are.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Katherine has four years of professional experience as a practicing therapist, applying multiple therapeutic traditions in her work.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they located?
She is an LMFT licensed in Arizona with license number AZ LMFT LMFT-15607 and practices from that state.
Does the therapist work in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTParenting issues

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCommunication problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameLife purposePolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English