Kathleen Jansen

Kathleen Jansen is an LMFT who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and depression. She uses practical, person-focused care to help clients move forward. Kathleen aims to make the first steps feel manageable and clear for someone seeking support.

She works in a collaborative way and tailors sessions to each person's needs. Kathleen listens, asks direct questions, and offers guidance people can try between sessions. Early meetings focus on a brief history and understanding current barriers to progress.

Kathleen brings 11 years of clinical experience and a background in counseling. She studied anthropology at the University of Houston and earned a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Houston Clear Lake. That mix informs how she thinks about behavior and relationships.

Her clinical focus includes trauma, codependency, behavioral changes, self-harm, relationship challenges, and autism. She also addresses concerns such as attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, and guilt or shame. Kathleen helps people set small achievable goals and track progress over time.

Outside of work she spends time reading, playing video games, and attending her kids' activities. She describes her style as honest and straightforward, aiming to tell clients what they need to hear while remaining supportive. The aim is steady progress through practical steps.

First sessions are used to gather history and begin shaping a plan that fits each person's life and goals. Kathleen encourages questions and a collaborative approach to therapy planning.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Many of Kathleen's described methods focus on helping people change unhelpful patterns and process difficult memories. Cognitive-focused techniques help people notice and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can ease anxiety and mood problems. Somatic-informed approaches help people track body sensations and use grounding or movement to reduce intense emotional reactions.

She describes an approach that is collaborative and tailored to each person. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, and together they will choose techniques that fit the person’s needs.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm specific session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow easier scheduling around work or family commitments. Online meetings can also make it simpler to check in more frequently or use shorter sessions when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and tracking tools so progress continues between sessions.