Kathleen Zayas, LMFT

Kathleen Zayas is a Florida-licensed therapist with 25 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflicts, and parenting challenges. She works to make space for honest conversation, helping clients name difficult feelings and explore practical steps toward a more satisfying life. As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she draws on training that emphasizes patterns in relationships and family systems while attending to each person’s individual needs.

Kathleen approaches therapy with a calm, nonjudgmental manner, encouraging clients to take the courageous step of seeking change while offering steady support throughout the process. She prioritizes collaboration, listening carefully to what each client brings and tailoring sessions to address immediate concerns and long-term goals. For those navigating stress, anxiety, parenting dilemmas, or relational conflict, Kathleen provides experienced guidance aimed at clearer communication, improved coping, and more effective problem solving.

Clients can expect a respectful, empathetic environment in which thoughts and feelings are welcomed and explored. Kathleen is committed to helping people build practical skills and new perspectives that support healthier relationships and greater well-being over time.

Therapeutic approaches suited for online support

Kathleen uses evidence-based approaches adapted for remote work to address both individual and relational concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and building more effective coping strategies, which can be especially useful for stress and anxiety. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, helps partners and family members understand attachment needs and emotional responses to improve communication and connection. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and increasing distress tolerance, which benefits clients coping with strong reactions or relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kathleen works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible match.

Online therapy with Kathleen is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access sessions from different locations, and choose the format that feels most practical and effective for each client.