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Kathleen Zayas

Experienced Florida LMFT blending skills and empathy

LMFT Florida

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Kathleen

Kathleen Zayas is a Florida-licensed LMFT with 25 years of clinical experience guiding people through stress, anxiety, family conflict, and parenting challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on a blend of evidence-informed approaches to help clients explore patterns in thinking and behavior that contribute to persistent worry, relationship tension, or difficulty managing daily responsibilities related to ADHD and caregiver stress. Kathleen aims to foster an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients can speak about thoughts and feelings honestly and begin practical steps toward change.

Her work often emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, clearer communication, and rebuilding connection after separation or control struggles. She supports clients facing issues such as isolation, narcissistic dynamics, forgiveness, and the practical strains of divorce or parenting.

Clients who value structured tools alongside reflective work may find her collaborative style a good fit. Kathleen partners with each person to identify concrete strategies and goals, while also attending to underlying emotions and relational patterns that influence day-to-day functioning.

Practical Approaches for Online Emotional and Relational Work

CBT emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments and behavior changes; it is useful for managing anxiety, stress, and the day-to-day patterns that interfere with relationships. ACT focuses on values and committed action, helping people accept difficult emotions while moving toward a more meaningful life. DBT teaches specific skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful when emotions feel overwhelming or communication repeatedly breaks down.

Kathleen approaches finding the right method as a collaborative process. She will work with each client to match techniques to current needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the mix of structured skills work and relational exploration as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more accessible and flexible around busy lives. These formats allow clients to participate from their own settings, choose the communication style that fits them best, and schedule sessions in ways that support consistency and follow-through.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kathleen often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, and ADHD, and also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, isolation or loneliness, and narcissism.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach blends practical, skills-based work with reflective exploration using methods such as CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness to help clients change patterns and manage emotions.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 25 years of professional experience delivering therapy and supporting people through a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
Kathleen is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the credential FL LMFT MT1834 and she practices in Florida.
Which languages are services offered in and are international clients accepted?
Services are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what session formats does she provide therapy?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessNarcissism

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English