- Practical goal setting
- Direct honest feedback
- Collaborative approach
About Kathleen
Kathleen Jansen is an LMFT who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and depression. She focuses on practical steps to manage panic attacks and everyday overwhelm. Kathleen writes in a direct, approachable way and aims to make the first steps feel easier to take.
Kathleen draws on a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. She works collaboratively to set small, realistic goals and focuses on what can change right now. Sessions begin with a getting-to-know-you conversation and a brief history of current challenges so goals can be realistic and clear.
Her background includes an anthropology degree from the University of Houston and a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Houston Clear Lake. She has practiced therapy for 11 years and brings that experience to sessions while keeping the work practical and down to earth.
Clients can expect honest, straightforward communication. Kathleen listens first and then offers feedback and steps to try between sessions. She aims to help people reduce fear, improve relationships, and regain a sense of control over daily life.
Outside of work she spends time reading, playing video games, and attending her kids’ activities. Those personal interests shape a warm, relatable approach in sessions and a focus on solutions that fit into busy family life.
Approaches that address panic and everyday overwhelm
Evidence-based techniques Kathleen uses focus on skills you can practice between sessions. Cognitive behavioral ideas help identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns that feed panic and anxiety, and they give concrete tools to test new behaviors. Somatic-informed work focuses on how the body reacts during panic - learning to notice sensations and use grounding or breathing strategies to reduce intensity.Finding the right fit is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose which approaches to try based on goals and what feels workable in day-to-day life. That collaborative decision making helps tailor the pace and focus of sessions so changes can be sustained.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it simpler to join from different locations. Licensed professionals can guide practical tools for managing panic, practicing skills between meetings, and tracking progress over time.
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 supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, panic, relationship strain, trauma, depression, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, gives honest feedback, and focuses on small, manageable steps.
What is her professional background?
She studied anthropology at the University of Houston and earned a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Houston Clear Lake, and has 11 years of clinical experience.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a California LMFT, listed as LMFT in California for clinical practice.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.