- Calm compassionate care
- Practical homework
- Focus on daily coping
About Kathleen
Dr. Kathleen Ayers is a clinical psychologist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, panic attacks, and other concerns that make day-to-day life hard. She has worked in California since 2001 and brings practical, down-to-earth care to sessions.
She focuses on problems such as chronic pain and long-term medical conditions, sleep difficulties, grief, and mood issues like depression and bipolar symptoms. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among her additional areas of focus. She also supports people coping with caregiver strain, compassion fatigue, and the emotional effects of disasters.
Her approach blends cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. She explains therapy in plain terms, uses short homework tasks, and talks through how past events can still affect current life while working on problems happening now.
She is a California Psychologist, CA Psychologist 18954, and has spent 32 years in practice. She has additional certifications related to sleep treatment and nutrition interests, though she is not a dietitian or nutritionist.
Sessions are offered in English. People can expect a calm and compassionate tone in sessions and practical steps to try between meetings. Dr. Ayers aims to create a caring space where people feel heard and can work toward clearer routines and fewer upsetting symptoms.
How ACT, CBT, and DBT inform online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then move toward values-driven action. It can be useful for anxiety, chronic pain, and situations where avoidance has become a pattern. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and trying different, concrete skills to change them; it commonly helps with panic, insomnia, and mood problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, building distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and help decide which methods to emphasize. That plan can change as work progresses and as different skills are tried.
Confirm available session formats before booking. If online meetings are an option, they can make it easier to fit therapy around busy schedules and reduce travel time. Phone calls can be a simpler check-in when bandwidth or camera use is an issue, and video meetings allow face-to-face interaction when that feels helpful. The emphasis is on making sessions practical so people can practice skills between meetings and carry progress into everyday life.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, depression, sleep problems, chronic pain, caregiver strain, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style like?
She combines practical problem-solving with a compassionate, matter-of-fact stance. Sessions include discussion, short homework tasks, and attention to both current problems and relevant past events.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 32 years of experience working as a psychologist in California and has spent much of that time helping people with chronic medical conditions and pain.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California Psychologist, listed as CA Psychologist 18954, and practices in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.