Therapist profile
Kathleen Wakefield , LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Anger and Life Transitions
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH5306
- NPI1386736296
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Stress management
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
About Kathleen
Kathleen Wakefield is a Florida LMHC with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, anger, and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with grief, addiction concerns, and issues that come with parenting or blended family life.
Her practice focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. She helps clients develop coping strategies and rebuild self-respect. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with time spent on what is actually happening day to day.
She has experience supporting young adults, veterans, and first responders. She also addresses postpartum mood changes, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and challenges tied to prejudice or discrimination. Those areas often show up alongside more common problems like work stress and relationship strain.
In sessions she listens for patterns that keep a person stuck. Then she and the client try different ways to respond to those patterns. That can mean practicing new responses, rehearsing conversations, or planning concrete steps to reduce stress and anger in the moment.
Clients should expect clear discussion about goals and next steps. Kathleen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work and helps people check whether an approach is fitting as things move forward. She offers services in English from Florida and does not accept international clients.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques form the backbone of her work. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replacing them with more workable responses. This helps with anxiety, depression, and anger by creating specific steps to try in real situations.A second approach emphasizes building practical coping skills. That includes breathing and grounding tools, planning responses for triggering moments, and rehearsing conversations to reduce heat when conflict arises. Those skills are aimed at day-to-day problems like workplace frustration and family tension.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. She collaborates with each client to choose or adapt methods that match their goals and preferences. If something isn't working, she and the client try other techniques and check progress together.
The biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life, letting them connect from different locations, avoid travel time, and keep appointments during workday breaks. Some formats also make shorter check-ins easier when stress flares up.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, grief, addictions, and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She focuses on clear goals, coping skills, and steps you can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults, including young adults, veterans, and first responders.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and provides services from Florida.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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