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- anxiety management
- grief and loss
- first responder issues
About Kathleen
Florida LMHC with 20 years of experience, Kathleen Wakefield focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and major life changes. She is an LMHC and works with people who face parenting challenges, grief, trauma, addiction issues, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. Kathleen also addresses concerns specific to first responders, veterans, and young adults.
Kathleen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people develop concrete coping skills. She helps clients identify patterns that keep problems going and practices alternative ways of responding. Sessions often include practical strategies for managing anxiety, mood swings, and relationship conflicts.
She has experience supporting people through postpartum depression, blended family issues, and infidelity. She also works with those facing hospice or end-of-life concerns and people affected by prejudice and discrimination. Her background includes two decades of clinical work in Florida and related settings.
In sessions she focuses on skill building, problem solving, and restoring daily functioning. Kathleen helps people work through grief, rebuild self-esteem, and manage anger in ways that reduce harm. The aim is to leave each session with clear next steps and manageable practices.
People who prefer direct, practical work tend to fit well with her style. She collaborates on goals and tracks progress across sessions. To begin, readers are asked to follow the site’s sign-up flow to match and schedule a first meeting.
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How Kathleen’s approaches translate to remote work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques refer to methods that use proven strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to build coping skills. One common approach focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that increase anxiety or depression, then practicing specific alternative responses to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Another approach emphasizes skills training for managing emotions, anger, and relationship interactions so people can handle tense moments with clearer steps and less escalation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathleen will review a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend techniques to try. Clients and the therapist make adjustments together based on what helps and what doesn’t, so the plan can shift over time to fit real progress and setbacks.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include easier fitting of appointments into a busy week and fewer travel requirements. Remote work can make short check-ins or follow-ups simpler and allow people to keep therapy while traveling or between jobs. The biography does not specify which session formats she offers, so confirm the available session types before booking to match them to your schedule and needs.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, grief, trauma, addictions, parenting and bipolar disorder, plus related areas such as blended family and first responder issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skill building, problem solving, and tracking progress toward clear goals.
How long has she practiced clinically?
Has 20 years of experience providing clinical care and supporting people through life transitions and complex emotional concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices with those credential details.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.