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Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker drawing from several years of experience in a school environment as well as counseling with individuals and families. I am committed to meeting you where you are, fostering genuine connections, and ensuring that you feel accepted and heard. My goal in each session is to learn about your experiences and goals to determine the best therapeutic strategies for your journey.

I work with individuals navigating a wide range of life’s challenges, offering a supportive space to explore stress, transitions, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. I also work with teens, especially those who may feel hesitant about therapy, helping them discover what sparks their interest and incorporating strengths in our sessions.

I have been providing counseling services since 1992. After graduating from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity), I completed a two-year post-graduate internship at the Christian Family Institute with an emphasis on Structural Family Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy, and Family System’s Theory. I am also a Self-Leadership Coach (Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Accelerating Coach Excellence Certified Coach, and a Certified Red Team Coach.

Cambiare Counseling and Assessment PLLC, led by Deana, a Licensed Professional Counselor, offers personalized counseling for clients aged 16-60. We create a safe, supportive space to help you explore, cope, and achieve a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Accepting new clients. Flexible hours available. Kathleen is Board Certified (CCMHC), Licensed Professional Counselor w/ 30+ years of experience.

Choose Kathleen when you want expert help! Licensed in five states! Texas, Florida, Alaska, Oregon, and Montana.

Graduate of University of North Florida.

Reviews:

"My connection with Kathleen feels like she understands what I’m going through and has helped me make sense of my thoughts and not fear them. I’m really fortunate and grateful she exists and I found her."

"Kathleen really cares, and it shows!"

"I saw incredible improvement in less than a month!"

What I want my clients to know about me is that I genuinely believe therapy should feel like a space where you can exhale. Life can be overwhelming, and many people spend so much time trying to hold everything together that they rarely have a place where they feel fully seen, understood, and supported without judgment. My goal is to create that space for you.

I approach therapy with compassion, honesty, and collaboration. I don’t believe clients need to be “fixed.” I believe people often need support understanding themselves more deeply, healing from painful experiences, and learning healthier ways to navigate life, relationships, stress, and emotions. I work alongside my clients to help them reconnect with their values, build emotional resilience, and move toward a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling. (Headway)

My style is warm and supportive, but also practical. I want therapy to feel meaningful and useful, not like a place where you simply vent without growth. I often incorporate approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients recognize patterns that keep them stuck while building healthier coping skills and greater self-awareness.

I also understand how difficult it can be to ask for help in the first place. Many clients come into therapy carrying shame, self-doubt, anxiety, trauma, or the pressure of trying to meet everyone else’s expectations while neglecting their own needs. I strive to meet clients exactly where they are emotionally and help them feel safe enough to be honest about what they’re experiencing — even the parts they may have never shared out loud before.

You do not have to have everything figured out before you start. You simply have to be willing to show up as yourself, and we can work through the rest together.

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Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I believe that prioritizing your mental health is key to finding happiness and stability in life. I know that reaching out for support can be one of the hardest steps. So, congratulations on being here!

I believe everyone can improve their quality of life