Kathleen Zayas, LMFT - Therapist in Florida

About Kathleen

Kathleen Zayas is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of experience based in Florida. She focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, relationships, family matters, parenting, and ADHD. Kathleen aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and clear.

She keeps sessions straightforward and grounded so people can talk about what matters most. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She works to build an open space where thoughts and feelings can be named and discussed.

Background and approach

Conversations are aimed at real-life problems, with hands-on strategies that families can try between sessions. Kathleen draws on several evidence-based approaches to shape her work. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

She integrates elements of mindfulness to reduce stress and improve focus. When relationships are strained, she brings in emotionally focused ideas to rebuild connection and improve communication. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are offered for managing intense emotions and improving coping.

Acceptance and commitment therapy helps clients clarify values and take meaningful steps forward. Sessions tend to be collaborative and practical. Kathleen helps clients set small goals and track progress.

She aims to support caregivers and parents who feel overwhelmed and to help people improve how they solve problems at home.

Approaches that inform online family and parenting work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed actions that match those values. It helps when people feel stuck or unsure which next step matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to shift those patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, stress, and day-to-day parenting challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with clients about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit each family's needs. Sessions are collaborative, and strategies can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers several convenient formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit appointments around busy family schedules and to follow up between sessions. The variety of formats also allows different ways to practice skills and stay connected to a licensed professional when in-person visits are not possible.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, isolation, and narcissism.

What is the therapist's usual approach in sessions?

Sessions are practical and collaborative, using evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, EFT, ACT, and mindfulness. The goal is to identify small steps clients can take between meetings.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has 25 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. That background informs a direct and steady approach to problem solving.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - licensed in Florida with license number FL LMFT MT1834.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow for different ways to fit therapy into daily life.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 25 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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