Dr. Kathleen Hathaway
Calm, practical therapy for life and relationships
LMFT Washington
- Experience
- 25 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Kathleen
Dr. Kathleen Hathaway offers help for people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, career questions, and coaching needs.
Background and approach
She meets each person where they are and focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier. Her bedside manner is straightforward and calm, and she speaks in plain terms so parents and busy adults can follow along.
She has 25 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT. Over that time she has supported people facing mood challenges, isolation, caregiver stress, and the fallout from divorce or separation.
She also works with concerns like chronic illness and pain, first responder and veteran issues, and problems tied to family of origin. Her approach combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements from the Gottman Method and Internal Family Systems.
Sessions focus on identifying small, manageable changes, improving communication, and reducing the thoughts and habits that maintain anxiety. She helps people build skills they can use between sessions.
Kathleen favors clear, goal-oriented work when that fits, and she can also slow down and listen deeply when the situation calls for it. She uses solution-focused tools for quick problem solving and draws on imagery and relaxation techniques when stress is high.
The aim is steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes. Sessions are offered from Washington and are conducted in English.
People who want to start can expect a collaborative conversation about goals, with steps that fit a busy schedule.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Dr. Hathaway uses a mix of approaches to meet different needs. The Gottman Method focuses on communication patterns and practical skills for improving relationship interactions, which can help when couples or partners want clearer ways to talk. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and building on a person’s own strengths to guide change, and it can be useful for people who need a supportive space to sort through feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete tools to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful habits. These approaches are chosen together with the client so the work reflects each person’s goals and situation. The therapist and client decide what feels most helpful and adjust as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls let people use visual cues for communication work. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging make it possible to get brief support or to fit therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to maintain momentum, try new skills between sessions, and keep therapy consistent with everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Licensed in
Washington
Languages
English