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Dr. Kathleen Jager

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LMFT Michigan

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

Dr. Kathleen Jager offers supportive psychotherapy grounded in respect, sensitivity, and practical tools to manage stress, grief, trauma, relationships, and self-worth concerns.

Background and approach

With 25 years of clinical experience as an LMFT licensed in Michigan, she helps people navigate life transitions, recover from traumatic experiences, and work through relationship difficulties using approaches tailored to each person's needs. Her style blends collaborative listening with evidence-informed methods so clients can clarify goals, build coping skills, and regain a sense of purpose.

She emphasizes compassion and individualized planning, adapting conversations and treatment strategies to align with what matters most to each client. Whether someone is coping with loss, confronting compassion fatigue, or seeking better ways to manage anxiety and depression, she offers steady support and practical interventions.

Dr. Jager also attends to issues related to adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, family dynamics, and post-traumatic stress among other focus areas.

English-speaking clients in Michigan will find a therapist who prioritizes empowerment and realistic steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Online approaches that fit your needs

Dr. Jager commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses symptoms and memories that follow distressing events through stabilizing skills, processing when appropriate, and building safety and coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore preferences, goals, and what has or has not helped in the past, then adjust methods over time so the plan stays aligned with changing needs. Clients are invited to provide feedback and participate actively in shaping treatment.

Online therapy offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to fit sessions into busy lives and receive consistent support without commuting. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during transitions, manage scheduling constraints, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working on relationship issues, grief, trauma recovery, or stress management.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?
Dr. Jager works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as attachment, caregiver stress, and post-traumatic stress.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
The practice integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy, adapting methods to fit each client's needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She brings 25 years of professional work experience to her practice and applies that background when tailoring interventions for a range of concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they licensed?
She holds the credential LMFT and is licensed in Michigan with licence number MI LMFT 4101006266.
Can I work with this therapist if I live outside the country?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided to clients in the therapist's accepted regions only.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy with this provider?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changes

Also works with

Self esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English