Kathleen is a psychotherapist specializing in individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy. She maintains a private practice in Bellevue, Washington.

Kathleen, a graduate of Antioch University, Seattle specializes in systemic forms of therapy. She is currently working in private practice with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, abuse, sexual  dysfunction and sexual abuse, parenting issues, adolescent/teen stresses, and living with chronic illness. Kathleen also does group therapy. She and her co-therapist, Karuna Poole, ARNP work with clients in an ongoing experiential therapy group, providing clients with a structured setting to work on a wide range of issues stemming from dysfunctional patterns and outdated belief systems that interfere with happiness and life fulfillment.

In addition, Kathleen has presented at National conferences and to general audiences on topics ranging from Living in Compassion, Communication, Ethics, Character Development, Sex and Sexuality, Conflict and Communication, and Living with Chronic Illness. 

Kathleen is a practical, interactive, psychodynamic therapist. Her treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. She incorporates a blend of conventional and alternative approaches, drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. With sensitivity and compassion, she works with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals.

Education

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology,  focused in Child, Couple and Family Therapy, Antioch University Seattle

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, focused in Philosophy of Religion and Psychology

Prior education in business and law.

Additional Training

Conflict Resolution
Group Facilitation
EMDR
Group Therapy
Mindfulness in Therapy
Working with Trauma
Character Development in Therapy
Sandtray therapy for adults and children
Psychopharmacology
Using Mandala in Therapy

Professional Activities and Memberships

Washington Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
International Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Member of Character Education Partnership
Member of Washington State Field Force for USMA
Mentor/Facilitator -National Conference on Ethics in America
Field Advisor -Antioch University Seattle
Mental Health Advisor on Mind Matters, part of the Healthy You! Radio Network on KKNW 1150AM