- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Kathleen
Kathleen Zayas is a Florida licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of practice. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, relationships, family tension, parenting concerns, and ADHD-related challenges. Her work aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they really mean and be heard.
Clients find she uses clear steps rather than jargon. Conversations often begin with immediate concerns and move toward small, doable changes.
Background and approach
She pays attention to how everyday routines and communication habits affect mood and conflict. Kathleen blends evidence-informed methods like cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches with emotionally focused work to address connection and family patterns. She helps people notice thoughts and feelings, test new behaviors, and practice different ways of relating.
Sessions are usually collaborative and goal-oriented, with concrete tools to try between meetings. Her approach also incorporates dialectical strategies that teach distress tolerance and emotion regulation when intense feelings get in the way of parenting or relationships. Acceptance and commitment ideas are used to clarify values and guide action even when stress or worry is present.
People who reach out typically want immediate, practical relief and clearer communication at home. Kathleen supports parents and caregivers who are juggling responsibilities, figuring out boundaries, or dealing with separation and control issues. The work aims to make everyday life more manageable and more connected.
What Kathleen works with
Everything Kathleen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kathleen helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Narcissism
Approaches Kathleen lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and commitment therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters most, and take small actions that match their values. Online sessions can use ACT exercises to practice accepting difficult feelings and moving toward meaningful goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing new behaviors. In telehealth sessions a therapist might guide clients through brief experiments, teach coping strategies, and assign short practice tasks to do between meetings.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, struggles, and preferences and then recommend methods to try. This happens in collaboration so adjustments can be made based on what feels useful and realistic for the person and their family situation.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. Video lets people read facial cues and practice communication skills in real time. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can support quick coaching, reminders, and follow-up between longer sessions. These formats increase flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Kathleen
What concerns does Kathleen commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family tension, parenting issues, and ADHD-related challenges. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and loneliness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on clear steps, practicing skills, and applying changes to daily life rather than abstract theory.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience helping people navigate stress, relationships, parenting, and family concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How do I start therapy with her and what does it cost?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on availability. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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