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Dr. Kathleen Hathaway

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LMFT Washington

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Kathleen

Dr. Kathleen Hathaway brings 25 years of clinical experience to her work supporting people with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and career-related questions.

Background and approach

She integrates practical, evidence-informed strategies with a warm, client-focused stance, helping clients untangle the patterns that contribute to ongoing distress while building concrete skills for managing symptoms and improving communication.

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered listening, solution-focused planning, and family systems perspectives such as Internal Family Systems and the Gottman Method when relationship work is central. Dr.

Hathaway also addresses a range of related issues including caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, life purpose and midlife transitions, divorce and separation, and mood disorders. She frames clients as the experts on their lives and emphasizes strengths-based, collaborative decision making.

Based in Washington, Dr. Hathaway holds an LMFT license (WA LMFT LF 00001292) and offers flexible remote formats including video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Prospective clients can begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to schedule according to availability.

Approaches for Online Growth and Relationship Work

Dr. Hathaway commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood, offering practical tools for stress management and problem solving. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore values, self-esteem, and life direction at their own pace.

She may also draw on the Gottman Method when couples work is appropriate, concentrating on communication skills, emotional connection, and conflict management to strengthen relationships. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; she works together with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences rather than prescribing a single path up front.

Online therapy with Dr. Hathaway is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and follow clients' schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, or health constraints, and they allow therapists and clients to focus on practical skill building and relationship repair across sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, career and coaching topics, and a range of related issues such as caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, divorce, and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-based, combining practical skill-building with empathic listening to help clients set and achieve personal goals.
How long has she practiced?
She has 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families in clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMFT license with the registration WA LMFT LF 00001292 and is located in Washington.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English