- attachment-based work
- client-centered approach
- CBT techniques
About Kathleen
Kathleen Ries is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with relationship strain, grief, anger, trauma, stress, anxiety, and difficulties linked to work or parenting. Kathleen focuses on helping people manage strong emotions and rebuild routines that feel manageable again.
She uses clear, practical methods in session. Kathleen listens to what matters most to a person and then points to manageable steps. That can mean learning skills to handle anger, noticing patterns in relationships, or setting small goals to reduce daily stress.
Kathleen draws on approaches that focus on how people relate to others and to themselves. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns and client-centered ways to prioritize the person's experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep problems stuck.
Sessions are straightforward and focused on real-life problems. Expect conversations about past events when they matter, and practical skill-building when that helps. The aim is to leave sessions with something you can try between meetings.
Her work often centers on reclaiming calm after anger flares, recovering from loss, and sorting out relationship tensions. Kathleen asks questions, offers observations, and helps people test new ways of responding. That mix of talk and practical steps is intended to help people notice changes in how they react and relate.
Approaches used in online sessions and what they do
Kathleen commonly uses attachment-based ideas and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Attachment-based approaches look at recurring relationship patterns and how early connections shape present reactions. This helps people understand why certain situations trigger anger or withdrawal. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to test and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.She also draws on client-centered practice, which keeps the person's experience at the center of session decisions. Finding the right mix is collaborative - the therapist and client talk about goals, try a method, and adjust based on what helps. That means approaches can shift as needs and priorities change.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the profile does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some approaches translate well to a short skills-focused session while others involve more in-depth conversation; Kathleen will help decide which structure fits a client's goals and schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with?
She supports people facing relationship stress, grief, anger, trauma, anxiety, depression, and parenting or career strain.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational. She combines listening with concrete strategies to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on relationship and emotional concerns.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a California LMFT, practicing as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.