Therapist profile
Dr. Kathleen "Kathy" Meeks, LMFT
Florida
LMFT - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Florida / MT3995
- NPI1760983456
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT strategies
- Attachment focus
- DBT skills
About Kathleen
Dr. Kathleen "Kathy" Meeks is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in Florida with 13 years of experience. She works with adults facing relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, anxiety, depression, anger, and related concerns. Sessions address everyday problems like work frustration, snapping at loved ones, or built-up resentment.
Kathy begins by asking what feels most urgent and what a better day would look like. She draws on several practical approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking, attachment-based ideas to improve closeness, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage strong emotions. The work is straightforward: notice patterns, try concrete skills, and track what changes.
She also brings experience with trauma, intimacy issues, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and caregiver stress. When a concern is outside her scope, Kathy may suggest a referral to a psychiatrist or medical specialist. This happens sometimes for medication questions or physical health checks.
Kathy uses a mix of talk-based work and focused skill practice. That can mean practicing new ways to speak up, setting boundaries, or using breathing and grounding techniques to lower high arousal. She pays attention to how relationships and life transitions affect daily mood and behavior.
Clients can expect practical steps between sessions, and an emphasis on what actually changes in routine life. Kathy accepts international clients and works in English. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice uncomfortable thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It is useful when anger or anxiety keeps someone from acting how they want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing thought patterns that fuel strong reactions, with concrete exercises to test new ways of thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skill sets for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and practicing steady communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals and preferences, then together they decide which methods to try. That makes sessions collaborative and practical rather than one-size-fits-all.
Confirm the session formats before booking since this profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also help people practice communication in real-life settings between meetings. Licensed professionals tailor exercises to the online setting so skills can be used the next day at home or at work.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, anxiety, depression, anger, and related life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses practical talk therapy and skills practice, drawing from CBT, attachment-based ideas, and DBT techniques to manage emotions and improve interactions.
How much experience does she have?
Kathy has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on relationship, trauma, mood, and anger-related concerns.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is an LMFT licensed in Florida and provides services from that location.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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