Kathleen JansenLMFT

Kathleen Jansen is an LMFT who focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. She brings 11 years of clinical experience and a straightforward, collaborative manner. Kathleen aims to help people set small, manageable goals and make steady progress toward clearer, healthier daily life.

She listens first, then works with each person to shape an approach that fits their needs and rhythm. Sessions begin with a getting-to-know-you meeting where Kathleen gathers a brief history of current challenges and priorities. From there she helps identify barriers and practical steps to move forward.

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 a curious, human-centered view of experience and behavior.

In session she combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a person-centered stance. She aims to be direct when needed and compassionate throughout, offering clear feedback and concrete suggestions rather than vague reassurance.

Outside of work she reads, plays video games, and spends time with her family attending activities and going on outings. Kathleen’s style is down-to-earth and goal-oriented, designed to help people make real changes without overwhelming steps.

Evidence-based techniques and online care

Many of Kathleen’s methods come from well-studied, evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new, more effective ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and depression. Somatic-influenced work pays attention to how the body holds stress and uses gentle awareness and movement to lower physical arousal and improve emotional regulation. Person-centered work emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a trusting connection so people feel understood as they take practical steps forward.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathleen works with each person to figure out which techniques match their goals and comfort level, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. The aim is to find approaches that fit daily life and feel manageable rather than forcing one method on everyone.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people meet with a licensed professional from wherever they are living in California. Ask about the available session arrangements during the matching step so you know what will work best for your schedule and needs.