- Attachment approaches
- Mindfulness practices
- Narrative work
About Kathy
Dr. Kathy Greathouse is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, life changes, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, and related struggles. She also addresses parenting, career questions, eating and sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue.
Dr. Greathouse blends traditional psychotherapy with mindful practices drawn from yoga and breathwork. Sessions often include talk therapy plus meditation or breathing exercises when appropriate. She describes her approach as combining attachment-based and client-centered ideas with narrative and existential perspectives to help people explore meaning and relationships.
In the room she focuses on what a person is experiencing now and how past relationships influence present patterns. She uses narrative methods to look at the stories people tell about themselves and their lives. Mindfulness exercises are used to help reduce stress and to notice bodily reactions when emotions are strong.
People come for help with practical coping skills, for relief from overwhelming feelings, and for clearer thinking about choices. Dr. Greathouse also works with issues tied to abandonment, attachment problems, codependency, and feelings of emptiness. Her sessions aim to offer steady support while people try out new ways of relating and making decisions.
Sessions are structured to match each person’s needs and preferences. The therapist asks about goals and then combines conversational therapy with focused exercises. To begin, prospective clients complete an intake that clarifies concerns and priorities before scheduling a first session.
Approach and what online sessions involve
Dr. Greathouse commonly draws on attachment-based therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps people understand trust, closeness, and repeated behaviors in relationships and can be useful for anxiety or intimacy concerns.She also uses client-centered techniques that focus on listening and reflecting what the person says. That work helps clarify feelings, set goals, and make decisions without prescriptive steps.
Mindfulness practices are included to help people notice bodily signals and manage anxiety in the moment. Short breathing or grounding exercises are used to reduce stress and make it easier to talk about difficult material.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and immediate needs, and then recommend a mix of methods. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can be easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins, or offer a quieter setting without travel. Therapists and licensed professionals can help arrange sessions that work with a person’s daily routine and communication preferences.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, life changes, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, and related areas listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style mixes talk therapy with mindfulness, breathwork, and body-aware exercises when useful. She draws on attachment-based, client-centered, and narrative approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working as a therapist in clinical and counseling settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model 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 an initial session.