Dr. Kathleen Hathaway, LMFT
Washington · 25 years in practice
Dr. Kathleen Hathaway helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, career concerns, and those seeking coaching.
License and registration
- LMFT, Washington
- LF 00001292 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1780418509 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Kathleen
Dr. Kathleen Hathaway helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, career concerns, and those seeking coaching. She works with people coping with abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and the fallout from divorce or separation.
She also supports those facing isolation, mood challenges, grief, and questions about life purpose and midlife transitions. Dr. Hathaway is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25 years of experience.
Background and approach
She centers sessions on the person in front of her and listens for strengths clients can build on. Her style is warm and direct, and she focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Her approach blends Systemic therapy with client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques.
She also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship work and solution-focused strategies for quick, goal-oriented change. In sessions she helps people name patterns, practice new ways of relating, and test small changes to see what works. People can expect a conversational process that includes skill building, reflection, and concrete tools for coping.
She uses guided imagery and relaxation when helpful, and she attends to both emotions and daily routines that affect wellbeing. Dr. Hathaway works with adults in Washington and conducts sessions in English.
Her long experience includes supporting first responders, veterans, caregivers, and people living with chronic illness. She aims to make therapy straightforward and usable for everyday life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kathleen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kathleen names
- Systemic Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How her approaches fit into online therapy
Systemic therapy looks at patterns between people and how those patterns affect feelings and behavior. Online sessions can be used to map relationship or family patterns, try new communication moves, and check how changes land in daily life.Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the client. In this approach the therapist provides acceptance and gentle guidance so people can name goals and decide what matters most to work on.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to change mood and stress. It often includes simple exercises to practice between sessions and clear steps to track progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on what feels helpful. That collaborative process helps tailor therapy to each person's life and needs.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and teachable moments. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a client prefers no camera. Live chat and messaging support quick check-ins, brief coaching, and steady contact between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to use methods that match practical needs.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does she commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, career questions, and coaching needs. Other focus areas include chronic illness, caregiver stress, divorce, isolation, and mood concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and straightforward, centering the client's perspective and strengths. Sessions mix conversation, skill practice, and practical tools to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families. That background includes supporting first responders and veterans.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the credential LMFT and practices in Washington. The listing shows WA LMFT LF as the credential detail.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This allows for different ways to connect depending on need and convenience.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
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