Katie Ion, AMFT

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist #139638

Offering affirming, identity-centered, curiosity-driven therapy for teens and adults.

Specialties & Focus Areas

Katie’s primary areas of focus include:

About Katie

Katie Ion is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who supports teens and adults in navigating emotional challenges, identity exploration, and major life transitions. They earned their Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University and are registered to serve clients across California.

Katie believes every person deserves a welcoming, affirming, and nonjudgmental space where all parts of who they are feel seen, valued, and included. Their approach centers clients as the experts of their own lives, lifting up their strengths, honoring their identities, and acknowledging the cultural, social, and structural factors that influence well-being.

Clients appreciate Katie’s blend of humor, warmth, curiosity, and authenticity. Sessions with Katie feel safe, grounded, and human, a place where you can show up exactly as you are.

Who Katie Works With

They work with individuals facing:

Depression
Anxiety
Grief
ADHD
Chronic illness or disability
Bullying or peer challenges
Body image concerns
Life transitions
Motivation and procrastination challenges
School avoidance
Cultural or identity stress
Neurodivergent experiences
LGBTQIA+ identity exploration

Therapeutic Approach

Katie’s therapy style is warm, curious, humorous, and deeply affirming. They integrate:

Additional Areas of Concern

Katie also provides support with:

Anxiety disorders
ADHD & attention challenges
Body image struggles
Bullying or discrimination
College transition
Cultural issues
Depressive disorders
Disability-related challenges
Gender dysphoria
Learning difficulties
Life transitions
Motivation + procrastination
School avoidance
Stress and pressure related to performance or expectations

A Note on Identity

Katie identifies as trans, nonbinary, queer, and neurodivergent, parts of themselves that deeply influence their connection to clients and their passion for affirming, identity-centered work.

As someone who understands the importance of having a therapist who “gets it,” Katie holds space for clients to explore identity safely, without fear of judgment or misunderstanding.