- Guilt and shame
- Trauma and abuse
- Anxiety and mood
About Kathleen
Kathleen Jansen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. Kathleen also names specific concerns she addresses, including guilt and shame, attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens and then offers direct feedback when needed. Early sessions focus on understanding what matters to the person and what is getting in the way of making changes.
Kathleen uses a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage intense emotions and difficult memories. She discusses goals, breaks those goals into small steps, and tries approaches that are practical to keep up between sessions. Work often includes building coping skills and practicing different responses to old patterns.
She trained in counseling at the University of Houston Clear Lake after studying anthropology at the University of Houston. That background shaped an interest in relationships, behavior change, and trauma work. Kathleen also draws on methods aimed at bodily reactions and emotional regulation when trauma or stress show up in the body.
In the first meeting she gathers a brief history and begins to map out next steps. The focus is on finding manageable ways forward - small changes that add up over time. Kathleen balances listening with honest observations to help people notice what is holding them back and what might move them ahead.
How therapeutic techniques are used in online sessions
Evidence-based techniques mentioned in her background include cognitive-behavioral approaches and somatic-focused work. Cognitive-behavioral approaches look at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and are useful for anxiety, mood problems, and guilt that keeps repeating. Somatic-focused work pays attention to body sensations and helps people notice and change how stress or trauma show up physically.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kathleen will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying approaches, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan based on how a person responds.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people choose whether to use video or another supported format based on what helps them focus during a session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and body image.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses evidence-based techniques to understand how guilt or shame developed and to build skills for managing intense emotions. Work includes breaking goals into small steps and practicing new responses between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working as a therapist in clinical settings. That experience includes trauma work and helping people with relationship and behavioral concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - credentialed in California. Her practice is located in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.