Kathleen Jansen

Kathleen Jansen is an LMFT who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and major life changes. She brings 11 years of clinical experience to conversations about coping, feeling stuck, and finding next steps. Kathleen writes simply and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person.

She uses a collaborative style and tailors sessions to individual needs. Early meetings focus on a brief history and practical goals. Kathleen talks plainly, offers direct feedback when needed, and works with clients to set small, manageable steps toward change.

Her background includes a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Houston Clear Lake and an undergraduate degree in anthropology from the University of Houston. Those studies inform her interest in how relationships, culture, and early experiences shape behavior and feelings.

In sessions she addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems, control struggles, guilt and shame, and isolation or loneliness. She also supports people dealing with body image worries, caregiver stress, financial strain, and mood concerns like depression.

People can expect a straightforward first visit that gathers basic history and begins building a plan. Kathleen emphasizes approaches that are doable between sessions so progress can continue in everyday life.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Many of Kathleen’s methods draw from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and easing intense emotions. Cognitive-behavioral approaches look at thoughts and behaviors together and teach concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts. Somatic-informed work pays attention to bodily sensations and grounding strategies, which can help people who feel overwhelmed by trauma or strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathleen collaborates with each person to identify which techniques feel most useful, and she adjusts the plan as goals and needs evolve. That means trying strategies, noticing what helps, and shaping sessions around practical steps that fit everyday life.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that works better. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they match your goals and your daily routine.