- 25 years experience
- LMFT in Washington
- Focus on anxiety
About Kathleen
Dr. Kathleen Hathaway greets nervous first steps with steady experience and practical care. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of clinical work. She helps with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, career questions, and coaching. She also supports people facing disaster-related adjustment and trauma-related concerns alongside issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness, and isolation.
Her style is straightforward and person-focused. Conversations aim to clarify what matters most and find small, doable changes. She draws on cognitive behavioral methods and client-centered listening to help people spot unhelpful patterns and try new approaches between sessions.
Dr. Hathaway also uses parts work from Internal Family Systems and brief, goal-focused techniques to tackle specific problems faster. For relationship concerns she applies elements of the Gottman Method that focus on communication and repair. Sessions often mix practical skills with space to talk through painful feelings.
She has worked across many life stages and career situations for a quarter century, so she brings a broad view to problems that feel stuck or recurring. Her approach treats clients as partners in figuring out next steps rather than passive recipients of advice.
Clients who choose to work with her follow a clear onboarding path: complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability. She practices in Washington and conducts sessions in English.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating space for a person's own insights. In this approach the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps the client build on their strengths. It can help with anxiety, self-esteem, and making difficult decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches straightforward skills to spot and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT often uses brief exercises and homework assignments, which can be helpful for stress, mood, and worry. The Gottman Method adds practical tools for improving communication and resolving recurring relationship conflicts.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust as progress is made.
The therapist's biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people continue care after relocation or when coordinating work and personal schedules. Licensed professionals tailor the pace and tools to each client's situation rather than promising a single fixed path.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem, career decisions, and coaching needs. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness, first responder and veteran issues, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions mix client-centered listening, practical CBT tools, and focused exercises to try between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She holds 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and family concerns. That history includes work with mood challenges, trauma-related adjustment, and career and college advising.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Washington and uses the credential LMFT.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
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 her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.