- stress management
- relationship work
- coping skills
About Kathleen
Kathleen Wakefield is a Florida LMHC with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and big life changes. Kathleen also supports those coping with grief, addiction, parenting challenges, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder.
She begins by listening to what feels most urgent and then helps clients build practical coping skills. Sessions focus on clear steps people can use between meetings to reduce tension and manage emotional reactions. Kathleen draws on approaches that are evidence based and aimed at problem solving and emotional regulation.
Her background includes work with young adults, veterans, and first responders, so she is familiar with stress patterns that come from high-pressure roles. She also has experience with blended family issues, infidelity, postpartum depression, and end-of-life concerns. That range informs how she helps people shift unhelpful habits and patterns.
In sessions she teaches tools for rebuilding confidence and repairing strained relationships. She guides clients in naming triggers, changing automatic responses, and practicing new behaviors in everyday situations. Progress is measured in concrete changes people notice at home and work.
People looking for a straightforward, skills-focused approach will find practical steps to try. To begin, the site matching questionnaire links you to scheduling a first appointment and lets you describe what you want to work on next.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Evidence-based techniques are part of her work. One common approach focuses on emotional regulation skills. That involves learning how to notice triggers, pause automatic reactions, and practice new responses to reduce anger and reactivity. It is useful for irritability at home or frustration at work.Another approach emphasizes problem-solving and behavior change. This method breaks problems into small steps, teaches practical coping actions, and tracks what helps over time. It is often used for stress, relationship issues, and managing mood swings.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and she treats that as a collaboration. Together the therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what works and what feels doable. The client’s needs and preferences guide which methods are emphasized.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about the formats offered so you can choose what fits your day and comfort level.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship problems, grief, addiction, parenting issues, career strain, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused. She emphasizes concrete tools for emotional regulation and behavior change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience as a licensed mental health counselor.
What credential and location are listed?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography.
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.