- CBT techniques
- Gottman Method
- Solution-focused work
About Kathleen
Dr. Kathleen Hathaway is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in Washington with 25 years of experience. She focuses on young adult concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, and career questions. Her background includes work with chronic illness, caregiver stress, mood disorders, and issues tied to family of origin and life purpose.
She talks with people about everyday pressures like feeling behind after college, first-job stress, and drifting from relationships. Sessions tend to be practical and conversation-driven. Dr. Hathaway uses talk-based methods to help people notice patterns, try small changes, and practice new ways of relating.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to address anxious thinking and unhelpful habits. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals, and the Gottman Method for relationship work. Internal Family Systems ideas may be brought in to help people understand different inner parts and how they affect choices.
Over 25 years she has worked with individuals, couples, and family concerns in various settings. She helps people cope with grief, trauma responses, caregiving strain, and isolation. Sessions often include straightforward skills, communication practice, and planning for next steps.
Practical matters such as session format and scheduling are confirmed when you sign up. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Dr. Hathaway’s approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps people clarify values and make decisions by centering their own experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives concrete tools to change unhelpful thinking and habits; it is often used for anxiety and mood concerns. The Gottman Method provides structured tools for improving communication and reducing conflict in relationships, with exercises aimed at building better interaction patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dr. Hathaway discusses your goals and preferences and will suggest which methods to try. That choice is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made or needs change.
Session formats supported should be checked when you sign up so you know what is available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around classes, work shifts, or caregiving, and may allow shorter check-ins on busy days or video conversations when face-to-face is difficult. Confirm current session options before booking so you understand how to schedule and join sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, career questions, and related concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, and mood disorders.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, using client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to set goals and try changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and family-related issues in clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Washington and practices there.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location; 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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