Dr. Kathleen Hathaway , LMFT

Dr. Kathleen Hathaway helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, and career concerns. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, with 25 years of experience. Her approach is practical and respectful, aimed at finding what works for each person.The first paragraph above will appear in the site’s About block and should be concise and approachable.

Dr. Hathaway asks straightforward questions and listens closely. She encourages people to name what matters and to try small, testable changes. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings, like communication moves, thought exercises, and problem-solving steps.

She blends several approaches to match a person’s needs. Cognitive behavioral techniques help shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. Client-centered methods prioritize the person’s perspective and pace. The Gottman Method offers practical tools for improving communication in relationships.

Clients often bring issues such as abandonment wounds, caregiver stress, chronic illness, or trouble with family of origin patterns. She also supports people coping with life transitions like divorce, midlife rethinking, and career shifts. Veteran and first responder concerns are also part of her practice.

Dr. Hathaway works by setting clear goals and checking progress. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Sessions are scheduled through the platform using a short matching questionnaire and the Start Therapy button.

Her office is located in Washington and sessions are conducted in English. Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and services are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Approaches and how online sessions can help

Dr. Hathaway uses cognitive behavioral approaches that focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. This helps with anxiety, mood concerns, and clearing the thinking that gets in the way of daily functioning. She also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person’s own goals and pace and is useful when someone needs a supportive space to sort feelings.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about goals, try techniques that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative process helps people know why certain tools are being used and when to change direction.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full sessions that feel most like an in-person meeting. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, quick coaching-style support, or when scheduling a shorter touchpoint during a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or recovery routines without traveling.