About Katie Byram LMFT, LPCC

About Monarch Therapy Group

Online Therapy for Teens, Women’s Growth, & Moms in California

Katie Byram, LMFT and LPCC, provides therapy for women and moms experiencing anxiety, life transitions, trauma and the challenges of motherhood.

With all of life’s ups & downs, it can be exhausting just trying to make it through the day.

I work with women — those juggling work, school, relationships, motherhood and more — who are ready to get curious about what’s holding them back so they can get clear about what they want and need. I’m here to support them as they build the courage to live more authentic, connected, joyful lives.

Being a woman in any stage of life comes with a laundry list of expectations. Maybe you’ve been feeling especially anxious lately, and your tendency to overthink things has been making everything harder. Or maybe you’ve experienced a major life change, and now you’re left feeling like you don’t know who you are anymore.

There is a future where you have more clarity, confidence, & connection.

My approach

Working together toward wellbeing.

The approach I take is personalized to each individual I work with — I view our work together as a partnership. We’ll get to know each other in our first sessions, and take a look at your goals and values to figure out how you can live a life more aligned with what you want and need.

I believe therapy should provide continual opportunities for growth and reflection. We will get curious and uncover what's been holding you back — whether that's the worrying, the self-doubt, always trying to fit in, or the painful past experiences that have shaped your mentality. We’ll work together to build up your strength and navigate the tough stuff life throws at you.

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How it works

Let’s take steps to reach your true potential.

Healing is not a linear path, and I will be there to support you through the ups and downs. This might look like asking the right questions to expand your perspective and calling out themes or patterns that continue to show up, shining a light on the strengths and progress that you may not see, or encouraging you to challenge unhelpful beliefs about yourself.

Therapy can empower you with coping skills to put into practice when you are feeling triggered or stressed and help you develop a foundation of self-care. Throughout our time together, I will check in with you to see how you’re feeling about therapy and our work together, and we can evolve our goals as needed.

Together, we’ll transform challenges into opportunities to grow.

Let go of what’s been holding you back.

  • Stop beating yourself up over mistakes or missteps

  • Let go of trying to please others when you’re already running on empty

  • Break the pattern of worrying in circles about worst case scenarios

  • Change mindsets that no longer serve you

  • Move on from feeling stuck, stressed, & constantly on the verge of breaking down

  • Let go of masks and expectations

Embrace your truest self.

  • Treat yourself with the compassion & understanding you deserve

  • Have the confidence to express yourself & set boundaries

  • Focus on the present & cultivate calm in any circumstance

  • Live in alignment with your goals, values, and purpose

  • Feel more connected and fulfilled in your relationships

Anxiety & depression

Teens

Moms

Relationships & change

  • Katie is the founder of the Monarch Therapy Group and has established a well respected practice for supporting those struggling with depression, anxiety, and life changes. I have been lucky to be in a professional consultation group with Katie and have been impressed by her warmth, knowledge, training, and commitment to the people with whom she works. Katie is providing virtual therapy for teens, women, and moms throughout California and I highly recommend her for those seeking mental health support.

    Julianne Fox, LMFT

  • Katie is a highly skilled and compassionate therapist. Her ability to attune to her clients and help them heal is amazing. She is warm and kind, 10/10

    Bianka Lieb, LMFT

  • Katie brings a kind, warm, & understanding presence to her work, creating a safe & supportive environment for her clients. Her genuine compassion, deep empathy and thoughtful approach make it easy to open up & feel truly heard.

    Priscilla Aguirre, LMFT

  • Katie is a knowledgable, warm and supportive therapist. She tailors treatment to each person's unique needs and excels at giving people the tools they need to work through anxiety and find themselves again. Highly recommend!

    Samantha Schaefer, LCSW & PMH-C

  • I've had the pleasure of collaborating with Katie before and she does amazing work as a therapist. She really cares about her clients and is very well versed clinically. I definitely recommend her to the community.

    Danielle Swimm, LCPC

  • I’ve had the opportunity to be in a consultation group with Katie Byram, and I’m always impressed by her thoughtful, compassionate approach and deep understanding of the challenges her clients face. As the founder of Monarch Therapy Group, Katie specializes in supporting women, moms, and young adults—offering a safe, empowering space to work through anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. She has a warm, grounded presence and brings both clinical expertise and genuine care to her work. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for meaningful, client-centered support.

    Victoria Rutsch, LMFT

  • I have had the pleasure of consulting with Katie and her kind presence as well as practical knowledge, makes her a great fit with clients. She is especially skilled at working with women and moms.

    Kate Scimia, LMFT & PMH-C

  • Excellent character and very involved in the care and support of her clients.

    Candace Selover, PsyD

My core values

Authenticity

Your truest, fullest self is welcome here

Collaboration

Therapy is a partnership, not a hierarchy

Growth

Empowering growth leads to lasting change

Safety

An inclusive space where you feel respected & welcome

Quality

You deserve specialized, effective therapy

more about how i work

I draw from multiple evidence-based approaches & techniques to fit you and your goals.

    • Humanistic Therapy

    • Psychodynamic

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    • Solution-Focused Therapy

    • Attachment-Based

    • Strengths-Based

    • Trauma-Informed Care

    • LGBTQIA+ Inclusive

    • Culturally Sensitive & Inclusive

    • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
      CA LMFT 121494
      California Board of Behavioral Sciences

    • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
      CA LPCC 10717
      California Board of Behavioral Sciences

    • Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC)
      California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

    • Perinatal Mental Health Certification

    • Maternal Mental Health, Postpartum Support International

    • Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy, Postpartum Support International

    • Essentials of CBT, Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy

    • Treatment for OCD, International OCD Foundation

    • DBT Skills for Adolescents & Families, Marsha Linehan Pyschwire

    • Somatic Experiencing

    • Trauma-Informed Practices

    • Domestic Violence Advocacy

    • LGBTQIA+

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Let’s work together to get you where you want to be.

Click the link below to schedule a free, 20-minute phone consultation. Then, I can answer any questions you may have and get to know a bit more about what has led you to seek therapy. If you feel we’re a good fit, we’ll schedule our first session together. My practice is fully online, which means you can access wellbeing from the comfort of your own space.

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