Kathy Hurley, LMHC

Kathy Hurley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 23 years of professional experience. As an LMHC, she holds a state license to provide mental health therapy and counseling services, grounded in training and practice. Over more than two decades she has supported people facing trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and major life transitions, and she also brings experience in executive and professional coaching.

Kathy applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs, drawing on clinical experience to help clients navigate complex emotional challenges. She emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely, and she partners with clients to identify goals and practical steps forward. Acknowledging that reaching out for help takes courage, Kathy offers steady support and collaborative guidance to help individuals move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Whether addressing the aftermath of trauma, coping with loss, managing depressive symptoms, or exploring professional growth through coaching, Kathy focuses on respectful listening, clear collaboration, and strategies that fit each client’s situation and priorities.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Kathy Hurley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the needs of each person. She employs a trauma-informed approach that focuses on understanding how past harm affects current emotions and behavior and on building coping skills to manage reactions and regain a sense of control. She also integrates grief-focused support that helps people process loss, adapt to change, and find ways to remember and move forward. In addition, Kathy applies coaching-oriented strategies to support professional growth and practical problem solving, helping clients clarify goals and develop actionable plans.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kathy works collaboratively with each client to determine what methods fit best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what is helping and make adjustments as the work evolves.

Online therapy with Kathy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access care around work, family, and other commitments. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, allow continuity of care when travel or relocation occurs within Florida, and make it possible to receive consistent support in a format that suits the client’s lifestyle.