Kathleen Jansen, LMFT

Kathleen Jansen is an LMFT who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, depression, and major life changes. She frames work in everyday terms and aims to make therapy practical and approachable. Kathleen listens first, then helps clients set small, doable goals to move forward.

Kathleen draws on a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor sessions to each person's needs. She describes her style as collaborative and direct - she listens, asks questions, and offers honest feedback when it will help. Early sessions focus on a brief history and understanding current challenges so goals can be shaped together.

Her background includes undergraduate study in anthropology at the University of Houston and a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Houston Clear Lake. Kathleen has practiced as a licensed marriage and family therapist in California for 11 years, bringing experience across mood, trauma, and relationship concerns.

Common topics she addresses include attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, body image and identity, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and isolation. She also supports people dealing with divorce, money and financial stress, and questions about life purpose.

Sessions aim to be practical and manageable. Kathleen helps people break larger problems into smaller steps and test changes between meetings. She emphasizes building approaches clients can use in daily life rather than relying on one-size-fits-all solutions.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Many of Kathleen’s methods focus on practical change and managing strong emotions. Cognitive-behavioral techniques help identify unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills for anxiety, mood, and stress. Somatic-informed work pays attention to how the body holds tension and teaches simple ways to ease physical stress and feel steadier in daily life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Kathleen works collaboratively with each person to figure out which techniques fit their needs and goals. She adjusts the plan as progress is made and as people learn what helps them most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since format details aren’t listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue work between appointments and apply strategies in real time. Licensed professionals can help you weigh which session style will match your schedule, attention needs, and comfort level.