Kathleen Jansen , LMFT

Kathleen Jansen is an LMFT who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She draws on 11 years of clinical experience to offer steady support and practical steps. Kathleen writes and speaks plainly in sessions so people can act on what they learn. She connects with clients who want clear goals and usable tools.

She favors a collaborative, down-to-earth approach. Kathleen listens first, then suggests strategies that fit each person's life. Sessions focus on small, manageable goals and on reducing barriers that get in the way of progress. She encourages honest conversation and practical homework between sessions.

Her background includes a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Houston Clear Lake and an undergraduate degree in anthropology from the University of Houston. Kathleen has spent over a decade working in clinical settings across California. That experience informs how she helps people navigate grief, separation, caregiver strain, and mood problems.

In therapy she addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, body image concerns, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and isolation. She also supports people dealing with communication breakdowns, control issues, money stress, and the fallout of narcissistic relationships. The work is paced to each person’s tolerance and goals.

First sessions are an opportunity to share background, describe main concerns, and set a simple plan. Kathleen emphasizes practical steps people can keep using after sessions end. She aims to help clients build clearer direction, healthier habits, and greater emotional balance.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Many of the techniques Kathleen uses focus on practical change and emotional regulation. Cognitive approaches help people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more useful ones, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Skills-based work teaches concrete tools for handling strong emotions and improving communication in relationships.

Somatic-informed methods attend to body sensations and how stress shows up physically; these techniques can help with trauma reactions, overwhelm, and grounding during emotional moments. Kathleen blends these ideas in a way that aims to be accessible and directly applicable to day-to-day life.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Kathleen works together with each person to figure out which techniques fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She will explain options, try methods in session, and adjust the plan based on what works best.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be an easier fit when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging work for brief check-ins or step-by-step coaching between sessions. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting sessions into everyday life.