- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship challenges
- Trauma focused work
About Kathleen
Kathleen Jansen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 11 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Kathleen uses straightforward conversation to help people clarify what matters and set small, manageable goals.
She favors a collaborative style and listens closely while offering honest feedback. Early sessions focus on gathering a brief history and understanding the problems that feel most pressing. From there she helps clients break larger concerns into steps that can be tried between sessions.
Kathleen draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She uses methods that address thoughts and behaviors, skills for managing intense emotions, and somatic approaches for how the body holds stress. Her approach also includes work on attachment, communication, and dealing with shame or guilt.
Her background includes an undergraduate degree in Anthropology from the University of Houston and a Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Houston Clear Lake. Those studies and over a decade of clinical practice shape how she blends practical tools with talking therapy.
Outside of work she reads, plays video games, and spends time with her children and family on outings. Kathleen describes the first meeting as a getting-to-know-you session where she gathers history and begins forming a plan that fits the person’s life and goals.
Approaches used in online sessions
Evidence-based techniques Kathleen draws on include cognitive behavioral approaches, which focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Dialectical behavior elements offer concrete skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Somatic-informed work addresses how stress appears in the body and teaches ways to notice and regulate physical tension that often accompanies anxiety and trauma.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kathleen takes a collaborative stance and will help a client decide which methods to prioritize based on goals, current struggles, and what feels workable day to day. She adjusts strategies as progress is observed and as client preferences become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote work helps them stay consistent with appointments and apply skills in everyday settings more readily.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and direct; she listens and gives honest feedback while working on practical, manageable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience as a therapist.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.