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Kathleen Zayas, LMFT

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Kathleen

Kathleen Zayas is a Florida-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship dynamics, family conflicts, parenting concerns, and ADHD, guiding people through practical strategies and emotional processing.

Background and approach

Her background supports work across a range of interpersonal and personal challenges, including caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, and patterns linked to narcissism.

Kathleen favors an approach that combines evidence-based techniques and compassionate listening, helping clients explore what matters most to them and learn tools to manage difficult emotions and interactions. She aims to build a collaborative space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without judgment, and where small changes lead to clearer communication and greater personal clarity.

Prospective clients can expect steady, experienced guidance tailored to their goals and life circumstances, with an emphasis on practical skills and emotional insight.

Online Approaches That Blend Skills and Emotion



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that align with personal values; it can help with anxiety, stress, and patterns that interfere with meaningful living. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and shifting behaviors through practical exercises and cognitive reframing, which is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and improving problem-solving. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and strengthen emotional regulation across daily life challenges.

Choosing the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss each method, consider a client's goals and preferences, and adapt techniques over time so the work fits the person's needs rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from their own settings. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or caregiving responsibilities, and they support ongoing skill practice between meetings for steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kathleen address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, and ADHD, along with related areas like caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, isolation, and narcissism.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach blends evidence-based techniques with empathetic listening to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore feelings and develop practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience supporting clients through a variety of emotional and relational challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the FL LMFT credential MT1834 and is licensed to practice in Florida.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and preferences.
How are costs and payment handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions 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